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P591 NRL

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,577 mi
Last recorded61,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 NRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,577 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Selector Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 61,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 60,733 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 59,098 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 55,826 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,674 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 53,618 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 50,733 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,733 miles

sills rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,528 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005

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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P591 NRL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P591 NRL, 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 P591 NRL registered?

P591 NRL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P591 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 NRL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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