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P939 ATA

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,214 mi
Last recorded41,214 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

RegistrationP939 ATA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 41,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 40,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 40,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,293 miles

general underside welding work

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,315 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,418 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,781 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,779 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,426 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,617 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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P939 ATA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P939 ATA, 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 P939 ATA registered?

P939 ATA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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