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P63 GTA

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,027 mi
Last recorded32,027 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 GTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 32,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 32,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 31,882 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades torn, but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 31,742 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emission levels excessively outside limits. (HC, CO and LAMBDA) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades torn, but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 31,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blade rubbers torn, but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 31,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak rubber hose chafed. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 31,260 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 rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 30,626 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 30,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,076 miles

Front to rear all metal brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2017 30,069 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front to rear all metal brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 28,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 28,392 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,315 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 28,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 28,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,228 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 27,993 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,860 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 27,860 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)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 26,889 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 26,889 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P63 GTA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P63 GTA, 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 P63 GTA registered?

P63 GTA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P63 GTA safe to buy?

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