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P377 FOA

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 FOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 53,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tye rod bush deteriorated, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s radius arm,, recommend keep check (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear, very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 51,757 miles

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced over sill fitted has been plug/spot welded, and not continuously seam welded,,( As Per n/s sill) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tye rod bush deteriorated, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm,, recommend lubricate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play all front upper and lower ball joints slight play, recommend lubricate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear, very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 51,025 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,887 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 50,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,650 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,650 miles

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 31,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 2 Aug 2006 23,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,073 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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P377 FOA is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P377 FOA, 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 P377 FOA registered?

P377 FOA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P377 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P377 FOA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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