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P123 HVP

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,986 mi
Last recorded56,986 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 HVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 56,986 miles

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

Front subframe, front mounts slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 56,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Fog lamp bracket corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,206 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 53,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,007 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 52,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 51,251 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 51,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,207 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE ,SILLS,FLOORS AND SUBFRAMES

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,207 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE ,SILLS,FLOORS AND SUBFRAMES

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,392 miles

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

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

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

both front outer body sills and inner wings corroded outside perscribed area

general corrosion to underside

nearside front upper hub ball joint has play

rear tyres cracking on tread

windscreen washer jets poor

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

general corrosion to underside and sills

Fail 1 Feb 2011 44,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

general corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,176 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 42,160 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P123 HVP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P123 HVP, 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 P123 HVP registered?

P123 HVP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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