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P962 ACT

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,915 mi
Last recorded30,915 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 ACT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 30,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 30,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,313 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack pinion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,690 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 26,690 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,085 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 25,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 22,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly coroded and small hole at front

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls slightly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,971 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly coroded and small hole at front

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls slightly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,855 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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P962 ACT is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P962 ACT, 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 P962 ACT registered?

P962 ACT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P962 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 ACT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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