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P121 HOX

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,961 mi
Last recorded5,961 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 HOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 5,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 5,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 5,019 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 4,452 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 4,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system leaking from mid section joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 4,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 4,256 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 4,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 4,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 3,874 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 3,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 3,453 miles

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

both sills corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 2,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 1,919 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 1 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 78,342 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,107 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 78,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,589 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 71,415 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,952 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake cable corroded

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 10 Jan 2008 63,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake cable corroded

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 29 Dec 2006 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

knocking noise from front when in reverse

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

knocking noise from front when in reverse

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,005 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front no plate cracked. †3 stone chips n/s windscreen. †front subframe, fronts mounts worn. †exhust rubbers perrished.

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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P121 HOX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P121 HOX, 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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P121 HOX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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