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P917 OAB

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 OAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,363 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,697 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 54,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,295 miles

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

o/s/r foot brake and parking brake require attention ON LIMIT

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,016 miles

jacking points corroded

parts of floor sections undersealed

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,725 miles

corrosion around jacking points

metal brake pipes corroded

movement in upper/lower ball joints n/s

slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,503 miles

corrosion around jacking points

slight movement in n/s/f upper baall joint

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jul 2013 50,503 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)

corrosion around jacking points

slight movement in n/s/f upper baall joint

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,924 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 32,924 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P917 OAB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P917 OAB, 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 P917 OAB registered?

P917 OAB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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