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P89 AYG

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,357 mi
Last recorded6,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 AYG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 6,357 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 5,406 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 5,389 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 4,966 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 4,936 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,432 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 4,432 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 2,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 2,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 1,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 1,946 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 1,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 1,588 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 1,170 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 1,160 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 1,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 4,249 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 999,125 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,618 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 98,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,105 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 97,342 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 97,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 96,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 96,508 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,944 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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P89 AYG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P89 AYG, 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 P89 AYG registered?

P89 AYG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P89 AYG safe to buy?

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