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P912 GRJ

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,037 mi
Last recorded49,037 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 GRJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 49,037 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 48,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 48,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2020 46,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,391 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,243 miles

oil leak

s;ight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,511 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,873 miles

engine burning oil

Fail 13 Jun 2009 34,862 miles

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

engine burning oil

nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,569 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,571 miles

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,382 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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P912 GRJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P912 GRJ, 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 P912 GRJ registered?

P912 GRJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P912 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 GRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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