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P379 DOB

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

94,344 mi
Last recorded94,344 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 DOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,254 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 94,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn very low (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear subframe mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn low (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 93,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,842 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 93,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,668 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,337 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR CORRODED NOT WITHIN PRESCIBED AREA OR WITHIN 30 cm MOUTING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,492 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 92,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f corrossion by load bearing mounting as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on arm (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe mounting area as marked corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake clevis pin (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on arm o /s/ r (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe mounting area s as marked corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,658 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Dec 2017 91,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,330 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

signs corrosion on sill and foot wells

Fail 15 Dec 2016 88,313 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

signs corrosion on sill and foot wells

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,988 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 83,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,225 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,217 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,603 miles

car only just passed emmisions test

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front c.v boot is perished

Fail 30 Oct 2012 70,599 miles

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

car only just passed emmisions test

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front c.v boot is perished

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,790 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,864 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 60,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,854 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,578 miles

advise on corrsion on rear sub frame

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,796 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 41,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,138 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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P379 DOB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P379 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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P379 DOB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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