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P166 FJW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,921 mi
Last recorded58,921 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 FJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 58,921 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 58,811 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,122 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 58,120 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Front clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,351 miles

Oil leak

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front brake discs have signs of corrosion and pitting

both rear tyres have slight signs of cracking!!

front registration plate getting perished!

nearside and offside front to back sills have signs of corrosion!!

Fail 10 Mar 2012 76,347 miles

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

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs have signs of corrosion and pitting

both rear tyres have slight signs of cracking!!

front registration plate getting perished!

nearside and offside front to back sills have signs of corrosion!!

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,981 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front to back outer sills have slight signs of corrosion!

driver floor in car has corrosion!!

front registration plate cracking!

nearsdide front wiperblade rubber starting to peel!!

nearside front headlamp very slightly insecure!!

nearside rear tyre has signs of wear on outer edge tread!!

Fail 5 Mar 2011 71,935 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front to back outer sills have slight signs of corrosion!

driver floor in car has corrosion!!

emissions have been tested but due to smoke output being so hight machine shutdown (emissions print out not given as test was not complete!)

front registration plate cracking!

nearsdide front wiperblade rubber starting to peel!!

nearside front headlamp very slightly insecure!!

nearside rear tyre has signs of wear on outer edge tread!!

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,111 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 67,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting worn on outer edges!!

front registration plate slightly cracking

nearside fuel pipe getting corroded (marked in yellow!!

offside front wiper rubber peeling!!

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,510 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,510 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s f inner cv boot insecure from housing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,614 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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P166 FJW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P166 FJW, 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 P166 FJW registered?

P166 FJW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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