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SPG 30T

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

278 mi
Last recorded278 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPG 30T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 2,785 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 13 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 91,845 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,295 miles

Vehicle has under sealing front to rear

Fail 10 Jun 2017 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper centre sill corroded

Vehicle has under sealing front to rear

o/s/ centre floor has hole corrosion seat mounting

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe 1st stages of corrosion , efficient at time of test.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,339 miles

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,330 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,651 miles

rear subframe 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

slight play in both n/s front top and bottom ball joints, efficient at test.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,163 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seat belts missing andrear seats roll cage fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2010 62,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet insecure

rear seat belts missing andrear seats roll cage fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,204 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 58,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,220 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 49,220 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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SPG 30T is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SPG 30T, 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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SPG 30T is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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