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P198 UUF

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,182 mi
Last recorded55,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 UUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,182 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 53,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 52,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 50,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure clip (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure clip (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,026 miles

nearside rear tyre walls deteriating/cracking.

offside rear tyre walls deteriating/cracking.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,993 miles

offside outer sill has very slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The near side rear tyre outer wall and tread are cracking.

The off side front tyre outer wall is cracking.

The off side rear tyre outer wall and tread is cracking.

There is some rusting evident in the off side outer body sill.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,814 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The near side rear tyre outer wall is cracking.

The off side and near side front brake disc faces are deteriated/rusty.

The off side front door outer door handle is loose on the door skin.

The off side front tyre outer wall is cracking.

The off side rear tyre outer wall is cracking.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 44,814 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The near side rear tyre outer wall is cracking.

The off side and near side front brake disc faces are deteriated/rusty.

The off side front door outer door handle is loose on the door skin.

The off side front tyre outer wall is cracking.

The off side rear tyre outer wall is cracking.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,581 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front and both rear tyres showing age related cracks.

Offside outer sill panel corroded on front edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front and both rear tyres showing age related cracks.

Offside outer sill panel corroded on front edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,240 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P198 UUF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P198 UUF, 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 P198 UUF registered?

P198 UUF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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