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HAZ 5883

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 5883
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear radius arm has slight play in bush

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

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyre valves slightly perrished

exhaust hanger clamp bolt missing but exhaust not insecure

exhaust system noisy but not excessive

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perrished

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has a cut all the way round tyre tread but not deep

rear exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in battery tray

slight corrosion in floor pan

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r radius arm pin

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,721 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edges

slight corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r valance closure panels

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,267 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)

exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in nearside and offside sills

corrosion nearside door step

middle exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

underside of vehicle heavily covered with thick underseal

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

headlights non standard

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,053 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,397 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 50,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both outer sills corroded but out side of percribed area

both stop light bulbs faded

front floor pans damaged

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,697 miles

ALL INDICATOR AND TAIL LIGHT BULBS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,286 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 44,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 44,170 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,233 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 27,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust noisy sports type twin tail box fitted

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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HAZ 5883 is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HAZ 5883, 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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HAZ 5883 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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