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P605 CTO

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,627 mi
Last recorded54,627 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 CTO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 54,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 54,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 54,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 53,721 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 53,719 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 53,603 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,597 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and structure undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2019 52,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,297 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,254 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,597 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,240 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,682 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,208 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracking badly but not showing any signs of cord

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,759 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 34,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,022 miles

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

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

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

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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P605 CTO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P605 CTO, 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 P605 CTO registered?

P605 CTO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P605 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 CTO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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