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P344 DOB

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 DOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,127 miles

Extensive welding repairs have been carried out on chassis

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,069 miles

Centre exhaust sections touching floor.

Front suspension knuckle joint gaiters insecure but covering bal ljoints.

Full inspection of welding repairs not carried out due to heavy sealant covering.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill section.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust sections touching floor.

Front suspension knuckle joint gaiters insecure but covering bal ljoints.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill section.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,936 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mouting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear subframe mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,011 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine cooling fan inescure

n/s/f o/s/f tyres age perished

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,946 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 78,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre age perished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,571 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,049 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 78,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

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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P344 DOB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P344 DOB, 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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P344 DOB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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