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P33 EJB

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,950 mi
Last recorded25,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 EJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 25,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,707 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 25,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 25,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 24,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,841 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 24,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 22,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade slit

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,681 miles

n/s wiper blade slit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,530 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 22,530 miles

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

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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P33 EJB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P33 EJB, 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 P33 EJB registered?

P33 EJB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P33 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 EJB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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