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UDZ 8968

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

33,982 mi
Last recorded33,982 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDZ 8968
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 33,982 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2026 33,965 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2025 33,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat (base) has collapsed

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 33,856 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat (base) has collapsed

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat (base) has collapsed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust hole in boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rush hole in boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,364 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust hole in boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 33,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust hole in boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,021 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust hole in boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 31,021 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Steady bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust hole in boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Engine steady bar bush worn

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 29,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Wheel arch panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure Wheel arch panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,171 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 27,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint and lower (2.5.B.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 27,130 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of subframe (floors) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of subframe (floors) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint and lower (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,031 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,660 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)

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

filler noted around nearside rear subframe mounting

small hole in nearside outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,424 miles

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

offside rear tyre deformed

Fail 7 Jul 2014 26,421 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deformed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,146 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 25,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,029 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,143 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,046 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 18,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,849 miles

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

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

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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UDZ 8968 is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UDZ 8968, 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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UDZ 8968 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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