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P768 PRJ

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,441 mi
Last recorded40,441 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 PRJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,441 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 40,175 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 40,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm bolts to hub lose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm bolts to hub (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change rod (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,661 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroding by sill

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

Offside Front floor pan corroding by sill

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,507 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,107 miles

o/s + n/s front floor pans corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 39,107 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s + n/s front floor pans corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 39,086 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch near top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,623 miles

Oil leak

hand brake lever slightly long travel

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,315 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 33,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,975 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 26,975 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 24,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear outer sill,nearside front outer sill rusty

rear subframe rusted

suspension conponants rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,021 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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P768 PRJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P768 PRJ, 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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P768 PRJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P768 PRJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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