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P67 MBM

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP67 MBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 31,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 31,659 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 31,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 31,372 miles

movement in drivers seat front mounts (poor design)

Pass 19 May 2020 31,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,456 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 28,518 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 27,097 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 26,219 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 26,210 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 25,063 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 24,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 23,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,732 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter deteriated

Pass 5 May 2009 20,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,566 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,749 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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P67 MBM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P67 MBM, 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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P67 MBM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P67 MBM safe to buy?

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