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P936 FKE

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,882 mi
Last recorded65,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 FKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,882 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 65,874 miles

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))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,831 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One mounting is broken, the other is perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underseal/paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One mounting is broken, the other is perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underseal/paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,431 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,528 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 59,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,103 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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P936 FKE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P936 FKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P936 FKE registered?

P936 FKE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P936 FKE safe to buy?

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