The road tax status for L196 HSX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L196 HSX?

The MOT for L196 HSX is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L196 HSX?

The recorded mileage for L196 HSX is 26,608 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L196 HSX ULEZ compliant?

No, L196 HSX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1993 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · L196 HSX

L196 HSX

1993 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09/08/1993. Recorded mileage 26,608 miles. MOT valid until 16/07/2027.

Make & Model: ROVER MINI
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 16/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 26,608 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 16/07/2027

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Mileage: 26,608 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1993
Engine: 1275cc

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L196 HSX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
26,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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L196 HSX Mileage History

27/06/202224,445 mi
05/07/202324,874 mi+429 mi
18/07/202526,241 mi+1,367 mi
02/07/202626,359 mi+118 mi
13/07/202626,608 mi+249 mi

Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L196 HSX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 05:51

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Mini (L196 HSX) between June 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor to si”; “Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor to s”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.

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