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P373 PRL

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 PRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,871 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 45,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 45,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 44,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 43,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,403 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 38,399 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,344 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,483 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,477 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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P373 PRL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,276cc 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 P373 PRL, 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 P373 PRL registered?

P373 PRL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P373 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 PRL 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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