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P653 HOL

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,168 mi
Last recorded60,168 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 HOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 60,168 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,500 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small corrosion hole in the offside front wheel arch outside of the prescribed areas

Fail 15 Jun 2023 59,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small corrosion hole in the offside front wheel arch outside of the prescribed areas

Pass 7 May 2022 58,026 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 57,973 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,397 miles

Both stop lamps slightly faded

Floor pan lightly rusted near the sill areas

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm pivot point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slightly faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small corrosion hole in the offside front wheel arch outside of the prescribed areas

Fail 28 Apr 2021 56,397 miles

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both stop lamps slightly faded

Floor pan lightly rusted near the sill areas

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm pivot point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slightly faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small corrosion hole in the offside front wheel arch outside of the prescribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2020 55,953 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,852 miles

Nearside Front slight noise when rotated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,892 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,892 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,831 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,831 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,987 miles

srs light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,987 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres age cracked

srs light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,408 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & TREAD GETTING LOW

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)

Pass 7 May 2008 42,459 miles

o/s/f tyre depth low

slight lift in both front top ball joints

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,793 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P653 HOL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P653 HOL, 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 P653 HOL registered?

P653 HOL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P653 HOL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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