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P834 HRM

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

5,102 mi
Last recorded5,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 HRM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 5,102 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 5,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective suspension arm inner nut (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective suspension arm inner nut (5.3.6 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 3,944 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 3,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 1,920 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 1,920 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 1,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 168 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,873 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,603 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,742 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,742 miles

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

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)

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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P834 HRM is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P834 HRM, 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 P834 HRM registered?

P834 HRM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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