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P638 RNE

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,866 mi
Last recorded16,866 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 RNE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 16,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 16,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 16,762 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 16,732 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 16,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 16,618 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,599 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 16,599 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 16,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,541 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi hose has a slight blow.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,008 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 15,978 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,070 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,711 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,711 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,096 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 13,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,280 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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P638 RNE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc 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 P638 RNE, 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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P638 RNE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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