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P380 ACY

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,252 mi
Last recorded83,252 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 ACY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 83,252 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 82,745 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 82,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 82,468 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 82,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 81,762 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 81,762 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 81,084 miles

advice slight play on track rod end osf

Fail 29 May 2021 81,078 miles

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

advice slight play on track rod end osf

Pass 16 May 2019 80,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,196 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,406 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,263 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,255 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,871 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,518 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,518 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,600 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,014 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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P380 ACY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P380 ACY, 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 P380 ACY registered?

P380 ACY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P380 ACY safe to buy?

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