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P732 MFM

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 MFM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,284 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Back Plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 72,277 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not operating with other Lamps (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Inoperative with Ignition Switched Off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Pan/Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Forward Subframe Mounting Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Back Plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,268 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,265 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre valve perished at base.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre developing cracks at shoulders.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,302 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,402 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 580,064 miles

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

off side headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,968 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,195 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,427 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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P732 MFM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P732 MFM, 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 P732 MFM registered?

P732 MFM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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