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L40 TPS

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,339 mi
Last recorded40,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 TPS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 39,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 38,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,938 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s.tyre perished on outer wall.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,847 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre perrishing on outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 34,847 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre perrishing on outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,210 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

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)

O/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 34,210 miles

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

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

Both outer sills corroded.

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)

O/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,339 miles

All 4 front ball joint dust covers leaking greese

varius areas of under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All 4 front ball joint dust covers leaking greese

varius areas of under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,517 miles

Both sills showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/s.front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,676 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 30,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,948 miles

Front floors to sills showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,700 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,135 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 27,135 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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L40 TPS is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L40 TPS, 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 L40 TPS registered?

L40 TPS is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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