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P573 AYG

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,248 mi
Last recorded22,248 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 AYG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 22,248 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 22,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2024 22,219 miles

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

front exhaust flexie

Fail 23 Oct 2024 22,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexie

Pass 27 Oct 2023 22,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 28 Oct 2022 21,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 23 Oct 2021 20,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 20,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering gaiter worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,926 miles

Nearside rack has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,407 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 19,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,351 miles

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

slight wear in top column bush

Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,656 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 16,052 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 16,052 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 15,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil level low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,316 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,073 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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P573 AYG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P573 AYG, 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 P573 AYG registered?

P573 AYG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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