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P388 RNF

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,675 mi
Last recorded61,675 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 RNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 60,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,493 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,114 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 56,104 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,494 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 49,494 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,859 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible - Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,667 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,667 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f wiper blade split

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,090 miles

front suspension close to bump stops

small amount of free play o/s front top ball joint

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,755 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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P388 RNF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P388 RNF, 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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P388 RNF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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