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P865 PGO

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 PGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 52,857 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 52,849 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

front part of floor pan corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

some corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front floor pan slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

some corrosion to offside inner rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Apr 2019 43,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear, inner wheel arches have some corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres - sidewalls perished

Fail 14 Mar 2018 40,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both sides rear, inner wheel arches have some corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres - sidewalls perished

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,838 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Various areas of light corrosion to multiple areas of vehicle body

Fail 22 Feb 2016 32,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Various areas of light corrosion to multiple areas of vehicle body

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 25,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 19,534 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 19,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s and n/s front suspension close to bump stops

o/s washer operation poor

Fail 11 Sep 2012 13,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s and n/s front suspension close to bump stops

o/s washer operation poor

Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,125 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split between tread.

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,572 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 9,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,659 miles

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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P865 PGO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P865 PGO, 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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P865 PGO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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