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P273 DEP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,827 mi
Last recorded57,827 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 DEP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,177 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,626 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 96,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,830 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 94,825 miles

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

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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P273 DEP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P273 DEP, 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 P273 DEP registered?

P273 DEP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P273 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 DEP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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