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P2 XXX

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,325 mi
Last recorded17,325 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 XXX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 17,325 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 17,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 16,933 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,617 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 16,389 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,346 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,007 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 14,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

has corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 11 Aug 2005 13,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P2 XXX 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 95.2%.

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 P2 XXX, 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 P2 XXX registered?

P2 XXX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P2 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 XXX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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