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P810 WRU

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,018 mi
Last recorded74,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 WRU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 74,018 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Fail 27 Feb 2024 73,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat. removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,079 miles

front tyres crakes on sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,469 miles

front wings and bumper can be secured further

Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,755 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,685 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,869 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers spitting

Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,869 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers spitting

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,690 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,694 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 34,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,082 miles

All tyres getting low,front worn on inner edges. †Slight play in both n/s/f swivel joints.Rear subframe deteriorating.

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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P810 WRU is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P810 WRU, 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 P810 WRU registered?

P810 WRU is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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