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P441 EOB

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

61,775 mi
Last recorded61,775 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 EOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 61,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing Upper and lower ball joint. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing Upper and lower ball joint. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,695 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Weld has separated on nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Subframe not continuously welded. Spot welds are not adequate. May also affect seat belt prescribed areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery cable under driver's floor hanging low

Pass 17 May 2024 59,450 miles

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

drivers seat only just moves back and forth

Fail 15 May 2024 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat only just moves back and forth

Pass 5 May 2023 58,481 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 58,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area, by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 57,946 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 56,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fog lamp fitted to nearside (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,334 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,671 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 54,670 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 54,650 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill / floor area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill/floor area (6.1.A.1)

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

both front inner wheel arch area near sill slight corrosion

foot brake performance only just met min requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,297 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides floor and sills slight corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,297 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides floor and sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 48,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,870 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,615 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

srs light on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,733 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

srs light on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,503 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Plastic covers along sills. Recommend full check.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,503 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Plastic covers along sills. Recommend full check.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,141 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,112 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,674 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 24,674 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion starting on rear subframe front nearside corner.

Corrosion to offside outer sill panel.

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

Offside front, Nearside front, offside rear tyre sidewalls are splitting.

Offside rear and nearside front tyres are wearing on edges.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,313 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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P441 EOB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 P441 EOB, 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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P441 EOB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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