1995 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · M796 TDC
1995 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 49,617 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M796 TDC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 49,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M796 TDC Mileage History
- 07/07/202549,051 mi
- 08/08/202549,066 mi+15 mi
- 02/09/202649,617 mi+551 mi
Average of roughly 490 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M796 TDC 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 1995 Rover Mini (M796 TDC) between July 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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