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P104 GME

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

20,825 mi
Last recorded20,825 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 GME
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 20,825 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 20,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 19,625 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 19,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 19,304 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 19,302 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,524 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 18,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,491 miles

Centre Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 17,491 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,006 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 17,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,630 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 15,630 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 14,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,761 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,738 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slightly high front service brake imbalance (12%)

slightly reduced brake effort to nearside service brake

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,716 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 12,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,856 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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P104 GME is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P104 GME, 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 P104 GME registered?

P104 GME is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P104 GME shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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