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P975 WVK

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,064 mi
Last recorded58,064 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 WVK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 58,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 57,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 56,082 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 55,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,846 miles

blow on exhaust convoluted section

Fail 7 Oct 2021 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

blow on exhaust convoluted section

Fail 28 May 2019 53,840 miles

Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sills and under body corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,962 miles

N/s dip beam height on min

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s/r trailing arm mount underneath (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s/r subframe front mount (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/r subframe rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired O/s/r subframe rear mount (2.4.A.3)

N/s dip beam height on min

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s/r trailing arm mount underneath (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,780 miles

n/s wiper blade torn slightly

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread area

slight lift in n/s lower ball joint

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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P975 WVK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P975 WVK, 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 P975 WVK registered?

P975 WVK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P975 WVK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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