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P116 HON

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,022 mi
Last recorded33,022 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 HON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,022 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 32,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 32,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut rod forward bush cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut arm forward bush split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 32,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 32,103 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 32,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,853 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2020 31,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,563 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 31,563 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,191 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,256 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,886 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,886 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,041 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,018 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,945 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 18,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,510 miles

o/s/r parkbrake slightly slow to re-act, rear brakes noisey on application

Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

o/s/r parkbrake slightly slow to re-act, rear brakes noisey on application

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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P116 HON is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P116 HON, 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 P116 HON registered?

P116 HON is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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