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P272 UUF

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,923 mi
Last recorded87,923 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 UUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,923 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 87,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.9 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 87,651 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,417 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 87,413 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 87,187 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Wants changing ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,456 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 86,173 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 85,052 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen x2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,730 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 77,722 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both front mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on edge

Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,338 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front sub frame tear drop mounts worn

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,620 miles

n/s park brake eff getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s park brake eff getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,830 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 19,830 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,769 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 16,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,835 miles

advises still aply as per test no:663091477007

Fail 12 Mar 2007 14,833 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near-side sill pan el showing corrosion.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,346 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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P272 UUF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P272 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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P272 UUF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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