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P200 COO

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,417 mi
Last recorded38,417 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 COO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,417 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 38,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 38,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,215 miles

Oil leak

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,915 miles

Oil leak

Slight rear brake imbalance advise adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,829 miles

Offside rear brake starting to bind

Oil leaks

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,729 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance 27% advise adjustment

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,540 miles

advise rear brake check

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 25 May 2012 37,146 miles

floor starting to corrode

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

under wing heater intake pipe adrift

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,736 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,088 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 36,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P200 COO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P200 COO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P200 COO registered?

P200 COO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P200 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 COO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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