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P994 KVX

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,334 mi
Last recorded53,334 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 KVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,207 miles

front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside and nearside "A" panels corroded

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

slight play at offside and nearside front upper ball joints

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,206 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside and nearside "A" panels corroded

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

slight play at offside and nearside front upper ball joints

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,335 miles

corrosion to rear sub-frame

front valence corroded

offside and nearside front "A" panels corroded

offside and nearside front floors slightly damaged and corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play at offside and nearside front top ball joints

suspension is low

Fail 22 Nov 2010 43,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear sub-frame

front valence corroded

offside and nearside front "A" panels corroded

offside and nearside front floors slightly damaged and corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play at offside and nearside front top ball joints

suspension is low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,921 miles

front and rear valences corroded

front sub-frame forward bushes are worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside front floors damaged and corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 16 Nov 2009 38,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front and rear valences corroded

front sub-frame forward bushes are worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside front floors damaged and corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

offside outer sill corroded and holed at the front

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,343 miles

front floors corroded

offside and nearside front subframe forward bushes are worn

offside front floor damaged

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

offside outer sill is corroded

oil leak

rear valence is corroded

wear in nearside front lower ball joint

wear in offside front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,085 miles

nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

offside and nearside front subframe forward bushes are worn

offside outer sill is corroded at the rear

oil leak

rear valence is corroded

slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Fail 16 Nov 2007 32,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

offside and nearside front subframe forward bushes are worn

offside outer sill is corroded at the rear

oil leak

rear valence is corroded

slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,985 miles

front suspension is low

offside and nearside front suspension top and bottom swivels have play

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front sub-frame bush worn

offside headlamp on lowest limit

slight play inrear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Nov 2006 28,985 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake fluid level is low

front suspension is low

offside and nearside front, top and bottom swivels have play

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front sub-frame bush split

offside headlamp aim on lowest setting

plastic bag stuck to catalyst

rear brakes are uneven

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Nov 2005 25,167 miles

engine oil leak

slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

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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P994 KVX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P994 KVX, 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 P994 KVX registered?

P994 KVX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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