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P348 UBW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,103 mi
Last recorded39,103 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 UBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 39,103 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 39,103 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f tie bar bent

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 35,533 miles

Customer has confirmed engine is from a 1989 mg metro.

movement n/s/r radius arm

Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 35,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,079 miles

Slight blow from the exhaust manifold

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,816 miles

Slight blow exhaust manifold

Slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,700 miles

Engine fitted is a 1989 modified mg metro engine.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight blow from the exhaust manifold

Fail 7 Jun 2016 30,700 miles

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

Engine fitted from a 1989 mg metro

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight blow exhaust manifold

Pass 16 May 2014 30,551 miles

Exact match not found in data base, non cat test carried out.

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Small clearance on front bump stops

Fail 3 Apr 2014 30,529 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Exact match not found in database, non cat test carried out.

Limited clearance front bump stops

Slight play n/s/f wheel baering

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,432 miles

Both front inner wings weak by shock absorber mount.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension close to bump stops.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,965 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge close to the legal limit.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 29,961 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f floor weak.

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge close to the legal limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 9,680 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,025 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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P348 UBW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P348 UBW, 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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P348 UBW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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