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P128 DBL

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 DBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 82,764 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 82,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,658 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,522 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,483 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,458 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,361 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 82,361 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 81,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lower engine stay bar bolt loose

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,694 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 80,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 73,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,291 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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P128 DBL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P128 DBL, 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 P128 DBL registered?

P128 DBL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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