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P941 TWV

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,017 mi
Last recorded72,017 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 TWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,803 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 71,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,686 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s sill centre area rusty

o/s/s front sill very rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,301 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,383 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,373 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 64,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,105 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 55,793 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 51,756 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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P941 TWV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P941 TWV, 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 P941 TWV registered?

P941 TWV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P941 TWV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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