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P818 DJB

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,388 mi
Last recorded22,388 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 DJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 22,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 15,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 15,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 13,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 11,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 10,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 8,199 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 7,108 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 7,102 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 4,675 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 4,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 99,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 99,410 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front floors corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,211 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers worn

offside rear wheel hub damp

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers worn

offside rear wheel hub damp

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,734 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 77,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

outer sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,876 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 57,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P818 DJB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P818 DJB, 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 P818 DJB registered?

P818 DJB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P818 DJB safe to buy?

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