1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N378 DWP
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 97,113 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N378 DWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 97,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N378 DWP Mileage History
- 16/05/202596,943 mi
- 27/05/202596,946 mi+3 mi
- 12/06/202697,113 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 158 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N378 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (N378 DWP) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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