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P407 PWS

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,480 mi
Last recorded15,480 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 PWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 15,480 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension joints

Nearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

Offside Front Slight play in suspension joints

Offside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

Fail 28 May 2026 15,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension joints

Nearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

Offside Front Slight play in suspension joints

Offside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2025 14,994 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 14,994 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))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 14,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,896 miles

Battery clamp is positioned too close to the positive battery terminal

Front Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked on outer side wall

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre very slightly perished & cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 13,554 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight play in lower suspension ball joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Very slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in upper suspension ball joint

Fail 28 Apr 2021 13,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight play in lower suspension ball joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Very slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in upper suspension ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2020 13,215 miles

Nearside Front Very slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 12,499 miles

Fuel tank cap seal perished

Slight play in both front lower suspension joints

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 29 Nov 2017 11,563 miles

Spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 23 Nov 2016 11,144 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 11,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,133 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 11,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 10,955 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,063 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,057 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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P407 PWS is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P407 PWS, 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 P407 PWS registered?

P407 PWS is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P407 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 PWS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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