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P919 DNP

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,981 mi
Last recorded58,981 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 DNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside front sills slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 57,426 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 57,415 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 562,262 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 56,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 54,807 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 54,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 54,129 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,120 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,184 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s handbrake lower reading than n/s requires attention

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,729 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,220 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 48,217 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,650 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 47,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,158 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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P919 DNP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P919 DNP, 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 P919 DNP registered?

P919 DNP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P919 DNP safe to buy?

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