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P980 XTT

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,696 mi
Last recorded15,696 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 XTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 15,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 15,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 14,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 14,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 13,949 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 13,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 13,932 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,920 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 13,920 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 13,394 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,199 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,742 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 12,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 12,609 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all four tyres approx 2.5 mm

Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,609 miles

all four tyres approx 2.5 mm

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 11,387 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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P980 XTT is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P980 XTT, 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 P980 XTT registered?

P980 XTT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P980 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 XTT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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