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P243 FOF

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,821 mi
Last recorded62,821 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 FOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,321 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 58,174 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 58,174 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrossion o/s rear subframe but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,621 miles

advise n/s and o/s sills corroding but not yet holed or weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,119 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 41,065 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P243 FOF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P243 FOF, 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 P243 FOF registered?

P243 FOF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P243 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 FOF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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