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P915 FOP

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,852 mi
Last recorded92,852 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 FOP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,852 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 92,820 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 95,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,338 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 31,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 62,374 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 62,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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P915 FOP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P915 FOP, 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 P915 FOP registered?

P915 FOP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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