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P771 KBP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,991 mi
Last recorded25,991 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 KBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 25,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 25,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 25,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 24,463 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,992 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 13,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 7,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight rumble from both front wheel bearings!

Fail 8 Jan 2013 90,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front brake hoses are slightly twisted

nsf floor is very rusty

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,630 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,685 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FEEL SLIGHTLY ROUGH

FUEL HOSE TO FUEL FILTER PERISHED

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE LOCKING DEVICES FITTED BUT NOT USED BUT NYLOCK NUTS ARE FITTED TO THE TRACK ROD ENDS

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER METAL DUST COVER CORRODED AWAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SMALL EXHAUST BLOW

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,540 miles

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

BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FEEL SLIGHTLY ROUGH

FUEL HOSE TO FUEL FILTER PERISHED

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE LOCKING DEVICES FITTED BUT NOT USED BUT NYLOCK NUTS ARE FITTED TO THE TRACK ROD ENDS

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER METAL DUST COVER CORRODED AWAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SMALL EXHAUST BLOW

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,004 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 84,002 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 70,192 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 70,192 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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P771 KBP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P771 KBP, 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 P771 KBP registered?

P771 KBP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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