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P94 RAB

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,057 mi
Last recorded89,057 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 RAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 88,303 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner rack joints ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split no longer preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner rack joints ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,063 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 86,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,667 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

washer jets poor

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery tray rusty,

rear shockabsorbers seem weak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,511 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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery tray rusty,

rear shockabsorbers seem weak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 82,620 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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 80,098 miles

front lower swivels slight play

general repairs to sills inner / outter

rear sub frame surface corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,079 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 74,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,113 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 68,113 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,314 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P94 RAB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P94 RAB, 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 P94 RAB registered?

P94 RAB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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