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P421 VUD

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 VUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,186 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 98,183 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Driver's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Driver's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 97,856 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 97,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 97,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 97,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 96,046 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 96,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 95,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,415 miles

n/s/f floor corroded and flexing

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 95,409 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded and flexing

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,973 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded.

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber upper mounting bush.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded.

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber upper mounting bush.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,764 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,735 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,561 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 86,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 81,984 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f lower main beam not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,984 miles

n/s/f lower main beam not working

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,490 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 71,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,444 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 65,444 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P421 VUD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P421 VUD, 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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P421 VUD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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