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P739 RBV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

636 mi
Last recorded636 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 RBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 6 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

underbody conponets rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,778 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill not in prescribed area.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to o/s outer sill not in prescribed area.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,489 miles

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

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,482 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,069 miles

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

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Fail 24 Oct 2008 35,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,990 miles

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

corrosion in non perscribed areas o/s/r/ tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2007 34,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion in non perscribed areas o/s/r/ tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,405 miles

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

corrosion in non perscribed areas / front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,386 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,653 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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P739 RBV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P739 RBV, 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 P739 RBV registered?

P739 RBV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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