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P30 TYM

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,776 mi
Last recorded25,776 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 TYM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 25,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rigid fuel lines covered with sealant

vehicle underbody covered with sealant.

Pass 29 May 2024 25,729 miles

Central vehicles underbody covered in sealant

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear fuel lines covered with sealant

Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel lines covered with underbody sealant

vehicles underbody covered with sealant

Pass 25 Jun 2022 25,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with underbody sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with underbody sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel lines covered with underbody sealant

under floor covered with underbody sealant

Pass 10 Jun 2021 22,584 miles

under floor covered in under seal

Fail 4 Jun 2021 22,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under floor covered in under seal

Pass 24 Jun 2020 22,185 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 22,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 21,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 21,243 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 21,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,812 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,869 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)

front suspension low

Pass 29 May 2013 16,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber starting to perish but still sealing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber slightly perishing

Pass 24 May 2011 10,383 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 9,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,325 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,855 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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P30 TYM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P30 TYM, 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 P30 TYM registered?

P30 TYM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P30 TYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P30 TYM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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