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P71 DNP

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,769 mi
Last recorded55,769 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 DNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 55,744 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,590 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 65,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,002 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 55,001 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 54,363 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 27 May 2019 54,362 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.85% co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 Aug 2014 54,359 miles

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

Excessive corrosion in offside front floor,Inner wheel arch,outside prescribed area.

Pass 28 May 2013 54,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear sub frame rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,719 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)

Only small clearance on front bump stops

Fail 1 Mar 2012 52,719 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Only small clearance on front bump stops

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,298 miles

Front suspension low and very close to bump stops

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 50,298 miles

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

Front suspension low and very close to bump stops

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)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,749 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 45,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 42,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,337 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads are very low

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,196 miles

front brake pads are very low

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,863 miles

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

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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P71 DNP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P71 DNP, 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 P71 DNP registered?

P71 DNP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P71 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 DNP shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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