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P734 VJS

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,897 mi
Last recorded92,897 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 VJS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 92,897 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,865 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 89,490 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on faces (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyre slight perished /cracked on tread /sidewalls 145/70/12

Pass 20 Sep 2008 88,980 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 88,951 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,917 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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P734 VJS is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P734 VJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P734 VJS registered?

P734 VJS is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P734 VJS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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