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P635 CRB

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,277 mi
Last recorded17,277 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 CRB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 14,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, worn to 3.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, worn to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 13,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 13,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge, worn to 3.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 13,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed, corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge, worn to 3.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 12,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil on engine and gearbox

Fail 30 May 2019 12,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,894 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly

slight play in n/s/f suspension top ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2014 10,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,149 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,102 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 7,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,911 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

minor oil leak around oil filter ?

n/s/f washer jet part blocked

Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,940 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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P635 CRB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P635 CRB, 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 P635 CRB registered?

P635 CRB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P635 CRB safe to buy?

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