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P558 PNW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,574 mi
Last recorded2,574 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 PNW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 2,574 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 2,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 2,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 2,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 2,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 2,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 2,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 2,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 2,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 2,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 2,073 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 2,069 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 2,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 1,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 1,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 1,579 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 1,505 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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P558 PNW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P558 PNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P558 PNW registered?

P558 PNW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P558 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 PNW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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