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P25 LPO

1996 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,381 mi
Last recorded77,381 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 LPO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,381 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2024 77,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2023 77,060 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Floor excessively deteriorated both floors holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

boot floor repaired and covered

heavely undersealed

Pass 17 May 2022 76,766 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corrossion

Fail 16 May 2022 76,759 miles

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

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan corrossion

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 74,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,312 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 73,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,690 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,757 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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P25 LPO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P25 LPO, 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 P25 LPO registered?

P25 LPO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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