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P145 GAV

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,291 mi
Last recorded25,291 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 GAV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 25,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 24,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 21,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 20,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,032 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 18,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 18,146 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 18,146 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 14,147 miles

Offside Outer sill rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,357 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor rusty offside front

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Aug 2015 9,053 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor rusty offside front

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 91,355 miles

Emissions slightly high

Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 88,285 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

N/S/F Spot lamp not working

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,052 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,052 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,193 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,863 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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P145 GAV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P145 GAV, 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 P145 GAV registered?

P145 GAV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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