1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P35 DBS
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 56,182 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P35 DBS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 56,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P35 DBS Mileage History
- 10/05/200736,406 mi
- 03/07/200840,613 mi+4,207 mi
- 04/07/200840,614 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/200948,423 mi+7,809 mi
- 22/06/201051,387 mi+2,964 mi
- 12/07/201151,589 mi+202 mi
- 12/07/201151,589 mi
- 07/05/201651,711 mi+122 mi
- 02/05/201754,333 mi+2,622 mi
- 23/05/201855,091 mi+758 mi
- 16/05/201955,392 mi+301 mi
- 14/05/202155,715 mi+323 mi
- 21/07/202355,916 mi+201 mi
- 18/07/202456,063 mi+147 mi
- 25/07/202556,172 mi+109 mi
- 22/07/202656,182 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,030 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
P35 DBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (P35 DBS) between May 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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