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P736 RFV

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,542 mi
Last recorded36,542 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 RFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 36,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 34,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering is very heavy possibly due to incorrect shimming of top and bottom ball joints (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,274 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 33,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,253 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,928 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,970 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 18,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,043 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 11,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,329 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,836 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 10,834 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P736 RFV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P736 RFV, 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

How do I check the history of P736 RFV?

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What year was P736 RFV registered?

P736 RFV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P736 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P736 RFV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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