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K80 OPR

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,735 mi
Last recorded62,735 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 OPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 62,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 62,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,713 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,072 miles

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 60,602 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on nearside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,988 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 59,988 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 59,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,124 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 58,105 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Advise: suspension is lowered giving limited travel

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 56,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,650 miles

Advise: front passemger seat not fitted at tiome of test

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 53,491 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 50,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,713 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 47,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,865 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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K80 OPR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K80 OPR, 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 K80 OPR registered?

K80 OPR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K80 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K80 OPR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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