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P982 OVF

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,810 mi
Last recorded73,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 OVF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 73,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,735 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 71,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Not ill.uminating (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 70,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 70,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,770 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 67,431 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front floor pan damaged

hole in rear exhaust pipe

nearside inner floor pan welded

offside front inner brake disc face corroded

offside front sill corroded and damaged

offside rear backing plate damp

Fail 6 Aug 2012 66,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front floor pan damaged

hole in rear exhaust pipe

nearside inner floor pan welded

offside front inner brake disc face corroded

offside front sill corroded and damaged

offside rear backing plate damp

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,467 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,010 miles

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

both n/s and o/s sill to floor has slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,929 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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P982 OVF is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P982 OVF, 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 P982 OVF registered?

P982 OVF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P982 OVF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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