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P846 MDM

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,060 mi
Last recorded65,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 MDM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,046 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,925 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 64,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 64,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,341 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r sub frame mounting worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,641 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,976 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,969 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,736 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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P846 MDM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P846 MDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P846 MDM registered?

P846 MDM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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