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P159 HOC

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,041 mi
Last recorded68,041 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 HOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,041 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 67,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,056 miles

Nearside Front headlamp trim insecure

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen stickers ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,706 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,928 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,879 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,786 miles

Offside outer sill shows initial corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,657 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,802 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 55,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,980 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing.

Pass 14 May 2005 49,938 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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P159 HOC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P159 HOC, 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 P159 HOC registered?

P159 HOC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P159 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 HOC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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