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P340 FJW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,716 mi
Last recorded64,716 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 FJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 64,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,504 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 50,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,549 miles

Nearside Front corroded in wheel arch and floor

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 42,543 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front corroded in wheel arch and floor

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,191 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,420 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 39,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,182 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines rusty

o/s/front tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,096 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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P340 FJW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P340 FJW, 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 P340 FJW registered?

P340 FJW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P340 FJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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