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P141 APH

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

21,750 mi
Last recorded21,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 APH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 21,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 21,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 20,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 19,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering inner rack Nearside

Fail 16 Jul 2018 19,164 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering inner rack Nearside

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,797 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 17,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,426 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 16,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,937 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,356 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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P141 APH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P141 APH, 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 P141 APH registered?

P141 APH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P141 APH safe to buy?

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