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P535 PAB

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,414 mi
Last recorded36,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 PAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 36,393 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 36,390 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,413 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened SUBRAME MOUNTING (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose RUBBER MOUNTING (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,794 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,350 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,267 miles

O/S n/SOUTERSILLS ATTENTION SOON

Fail 6 Jun 2011 29,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S n/SOUTERSILLS ATTENTION SOON

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,646 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,637 miles

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,411 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,403 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,209 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 20,209 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,018 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 17,823 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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P535 PAB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P535 PAB, 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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P535 PAB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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