1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · ADY 706D
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 40,071 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ADY 706D Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 40,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ADY 706D 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 (ADY 706D) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
ADY 706D Mileage History
- 19/12/202237,954 mi
- 07/12/202339,116 mi+1,162 mi
- 12/09/202439,937 mi+821 mi
- 09/09/202540,090 mi+153 mi
- 18/12/202540,071 mi-19 mi
Average of roughly 706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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