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P740 VDG

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,059 mi
Last recorded92,059 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 VDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 92,059 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 92,059 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached retaining nut not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension very low

Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,836 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 90,824 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 89,325 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 89,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 88,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 82,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

f/n/s & f/o/s floors corroding

f/n/s & f/o/s floors corroding

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Fail 17 Aug 2009 77,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

f/n/s & f/o/s floors corroding

f/n/s & f/o/s floors corroding

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2008 75,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

front number plate starting to deterioate

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 16 Apr 2008

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 71,276 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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P740 VDG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P740 VDG, 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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P740 VDG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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