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P928 SVX

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,069 mi
Last recorded14,069 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 SVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 14,069 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 14,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 12,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 11,067 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 9,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 6,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 4,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 4,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 1,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 1,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 1,122 miles

Offside sill corroed,repair needed

Pass 27 May 2015 96,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 96,166 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside sill poor

Pass 20 May 2014 94,770 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 94,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 93,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 91,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 90,045 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 90,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

water leak.................

Pass 26 May 2010 83,649 miles

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

Nearside front cv boot poor

Nearside steering rack gator poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,134 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn...advise replacement soon.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,326 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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P928 SVX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P928 SVX, 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 P928 SVX registered?

P928 SVX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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