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P727 TRL

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,758 mi
Last recorded56,758 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 56,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OIL LEAK ENGINE ? .

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 55,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LAMBDA LOW READING. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C.O HIGH . (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits H.C HIGH (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER FLOOR PAN TO BODY SILL ,WELDING BREAKING AWAY . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT WILL NOT LOCK DOWN TO FLOOR ,CATCH FAULTY . (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT LOCK DOWN TO FLOOR ,CATCH FAULTY. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OIL LEAK ENGINE ? .

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,224 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,963 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 54,944 miles

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL -- VISABLE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE IN STORAGE BOX TO LEFT OF REAR SEAT SEAT (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL VISABLE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE IN STORAGE BOX TO RIGHT OF REAR SEAT (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SEVERAL AREAS BADLY CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH LAMPS DISCOLOURED--PINK ! (1.1.A.3e)

Steering rack insecure BOTH SIDES (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light BOTH LAMPS DISCOLOURED --PINK ! (1.2.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside covered with THICK sealer making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,225 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,330 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,323 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,091 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 40,083 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,177 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 38,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,666 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 36,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,418 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 TRL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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