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P938 JVW

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 JVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,004 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 88,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,633 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 87,620 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,349 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 86,319 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,324 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,117 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 84,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,131 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill panel requires attention.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,673 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,716 miles

offside front floor pan has a hole

Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,659 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front floor pan has a hole

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,403 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,442 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,522 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,047 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 44,887 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to near and offside front inner and outer sill panels need attention in near future.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,369 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 36,084 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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P938 JVW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P938 JVW, 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 P938 JVW registered?

P938 JVW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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