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P864 GLV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 GLV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 63,801 miles

vehicle has been retro fitted with a carburettor type engine, v5 for vehicle reg D900 BAA seen showing matching engine number to the engine fitted in the car,emissions tested to 1987 limits

vehicle has been subject to restoration,refurbishment loads of new parts fitted brakes,subframes,brake pipes,ball joints,steering components to mention a few

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,051 miles

vehicle has been retro fitted with a carburettor type engine, v5 for vehicle reg D900 BAA seen showing matching engin number to the engine fitted in the car,emissions tested to 1987 limits

vehicle has been subject to restoration,refurbishment loads of new parts fitted brakes,subframes,brake pipes,ball joints,steering components to mention a few

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,884 miles

genaral corrosion undersides

limited vision front pads

n/s rear inner door pocket forming rust

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play o/s front track rod end

Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,884 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

limited vision front pads

genaral corrosion undersides

n/s rear inner door pocket forming rust

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play o/s front track rod end

Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,357 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

emissions only just acceptable

Fail 1 Oct 2011 56,357 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

emissions only just acceptable

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,791 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,291 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,625 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 48,338 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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P864 GLV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P864 GLV, 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 P864 GLV registered?

P864 GLV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P864 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 GLV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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