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P398 MRF

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

24,021 mi
Last recorded24,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 MRF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 24,021 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 24,021 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 23,469 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 23,469 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 22,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 22,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 22,208 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 22,205 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 21,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 20,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 20,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 20,166 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 18,874 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,294 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 18,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,883 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 17,883 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 16,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,136 miles

Both front ouer A panels rusty and will soon need attention

Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,682 miles

corrosion to nearside front outer wing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,509 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 14,509 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,021 miles

Both outer door sills will soon need attention

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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P398 MRF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P398 MRF, 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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P398 MRF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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