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P425 FOC

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,350 mi
Last recorded45,350 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 FOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 44,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 43,068 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 43,068 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,557 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 39,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,744 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure bolts lose missing nut (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,852 miles

Nearside front brake disc rusty

Offside front brake disc rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2016 32,852 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake disc rusty

Offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,259 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offrside rear tyre perished!

offside outer sill corroded!

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake effort slightly low!

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,098 miles

both headlight aims in poor condition!

fuel seal in poor condition!

offside front floor corroding!

offside front subframe bush in poor condition!

offside rear tyre perishing!

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,238 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both headlight aims in poor condition

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap seal in poor condition!

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,406 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,970 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 20,970 miles

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

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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P425 FOC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P425 FOC, 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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P425 FOC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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