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P889 RGP

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,748 mi
Last recorded32,748 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 RGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 32,748 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,877 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,532 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 26,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,717 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,564 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine stabilizer bushs worne

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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P889 RGP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P889 RGP, 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 P889 RGP registered?

P889 RGP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P889 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P889 RGP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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