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P983 LTU

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,790 mi
Last recorded39,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 LTU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,790 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 38,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 37,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,133 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,159 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,517 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 33,517 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,954 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,953 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,910 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 30,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 15,627 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,867 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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P983 LTU is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P983 LTU, 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 P983 LTU registered?

P983 LTU is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P983 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 LTU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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