1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P398 MRF
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 24,021 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P398 MRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 24,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P398 MRF Mileage History
- 30/11/202322,828 mi
- 05/12/202423,469 mi+641 mi
- 21/12/202423,469 mi
- 12/01/202624,021 mi+552 mi
- 16/01/202624,021 mi
Average of roughly 560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P398 MRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (P398 MRF) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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