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P293 SGN

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 SGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 63,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 63,137 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,408 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear tyre warn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake slightly low effort

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,180 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 57,231 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 57,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,392 miles

Advise corrosion to fuel filter pipe.

Advise corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front floor.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 56,392 miles

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

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

Advise corrosion to fuel filter pipe.

Advise corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front floor.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,496 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,921 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 51,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine top support stay bushes excess movement

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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P293 SGN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P293 SGN, 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 P293 SGN registered?

P293 SGN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P293 SGN safe to buy?

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