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P817 EOG

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,193 mi
Last recorded22,193 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 EOG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,193 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 22,097 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 21,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 21,846 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 21,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,485 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,061 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 21,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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P817 EOG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P817 EOG, 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 P817 EOG registered?

P817 EOG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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