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P148 RBA

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,761 mi
Last recorded37,761 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 RBA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 37,756 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass missing ()

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

Pass 29 May 2024 37,756 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 37,756 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 37,756 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 37,756 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust blow/exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 37,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,756 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 37,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,756 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,756 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 37,756 miles

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))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,051 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,823 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking on walls

Fail 24 Apr 2015 30,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking on walls

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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P148 RBA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P148 RBA, 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 P148 RBA registered?

P148 RBA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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