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P886 LDA

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,230 mi
Last recorded62,230 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 LDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,918 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,481 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,756 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 59,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,553 miles

No.plate background lightly overprinted.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake heat shield brackets broken away.

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,740 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 49,040 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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P886 LDA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P886 LDA, 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 P886 LDA registered?

P886 LDA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P886 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 LDA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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