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P970 EAL

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

7,816 mi
Last recorded7,816 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 EAL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 7,816 miles

corrosion around offside rear jacking point/floor

offside front head lamp aim poor

Pass 9 Dec 2021 7,775 miles

passenger washer jet partially blocked

Pass 14 Dec 2020 7,721 miles

offside front headlamp aim poor

Fail 9 Dec 2020 7,711 miles

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

corrosion around servo mounting area

offside front headlamp aim poor

Pass 18 Dec 2019 7,545 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 7,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both steering rack gaiters heavily perished

corrosion around offside front jacking point/floor

offside front headlamp aim poor

offside front track rod end gaiter damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2018 7,082 miles

light corrosion to underbody areas, rear subframe covered with underseal

offside front sill corroded around jacking point

slight perishing/cracking to both rear tyres

slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2017 6,821 miles

both front floors corroded around jacking points

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Fail 13 Oct 2017 6,819 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

alternator belt noisey

both front floors corroded around jacking points

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,704 miles

exhaust centre silencer cracked

front jacking points corroded

petrol cap seal perrished

slight play in both n/s/f ball joints

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2015 6,532 miles

slight play in all front ball joints

surface corrosion to both outer sills

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 12 Oct 2015 6,532 miles

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

slight play in all front ball joints

surface corrosion to both outer sills

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 16 Oct 2014 6,299 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded and damaged by grounding

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

offside front top ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2013 6,148 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded,damged to flexible joint

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

underseal applied to underbody

Fail 14 Oct 2013 6,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust front pipe corroded,damged to flexible joint

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

underseal applied to underbody

Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,904 miles

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

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

both sills holed at front

Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 5,695 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 5,510 miles

both front headlamp aims close to acceptable limit.

both front tyres worn on inner edges(offside front on 2mm)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2010 5,510 miles

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

both front headlamp aims close to acceptable limit.

both front tyres worn on inner edges(offside front on 2mm)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,307 miles

both outer sills corroded,not yet excessive

heavy corrosion to exhaust front pipe,not yet leaking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint.

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2008 5,174 miles

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

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

both side outer sills light corrosion

osf tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,952 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2007 4,952 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 4,758 miles

o/s/r footbrake effort slightly low(minimum effiency ok time of test)

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

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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P970 EAL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P970 EAL, 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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P970 EAL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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