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P727 HVX

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,908 mi
Last recorded58,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 HVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 58,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner tyres edges wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,138 miles

Rear Inner tyres edges wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,902 miles

Rear Inner tyres edges wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,208 miles

Rear Inner tyres edges wearing slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,727 miles

Front Inner tyres edges wearing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,410 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 56,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,166 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,835 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 50,833 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,091 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,457 miles

crack in front number plate.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 2-3 mm.

oil filler cap not on engine ?? (on air box)

surface rust/corrosion to o/s/f head lamp area,o/s lower drivers door and n/s lower screen area.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,713 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,856 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,708 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 34,707 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,409 miles

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

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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P727 HVX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P727 HVX, 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 P727 HVX registered?

P727 HVX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P727 HVX safe to buy?

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