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P565 RUG

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,505 mi
Last recorded93,505 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 RUG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 93,066 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 93,066 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 92,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,561 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 92,561 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 85,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

advise bad oil leak

advise coolant leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,802 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 76,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,487 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,487 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 597,674 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 59,515 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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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P565 RUG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P565 RUG, 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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What year was P565 RUG registered?

P565 RUG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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