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P408 EHC

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

50,602 mi
Last recorded50,602 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 EHC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,361 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,731 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 45,731 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake just in limit 16%

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,731 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,432 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,432 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all ball joint gaiters deteriorated

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,082 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 40,047 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,939 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 34,934 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 32,857 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,496 miles

Both rear tyre treads are showing cracks.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 29,067 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,640 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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P408 EHC 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 72.4%.

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 P408 EHC, 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 P408 EHC registered?

P408 EHC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P408 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 EHC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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