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P224 BVJ

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,827 mi
Last recorded65,827 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 BVJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,794 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 65,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,761 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 65,761 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,651 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 65,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,600 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,598 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,491 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,364 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,219 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,166 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,155 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,582 miles

both bottom outer door panels corroding

both front outer wings starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 62,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 62,267 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 61,725 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 60,688 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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P224 BVJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P224 BVJ, 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 P224 BVJ registered?

P224 BVJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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