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P930 TWV

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,825 mi
Last recorded17,825 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 TWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 17,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 17,824 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 17,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 17,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 12,577 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 8,550 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 3,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 98,936 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 98,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P930 TWV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P930 TWV, 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 P930 TWV registered?

P930 TWV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P930 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 TWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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