1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N311 BOX
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1996. Recorded mileage 22,662 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1275cc
N311 BOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 22,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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N311 BOX Mileage History
- 05/05/202221,440 mi
- 11/05/202221,448 mi+8 mi
- 09/05/202321,563 mi+115 mi
- 01/06/202422,262 mi+699 mi
- 28/07/202522,662 mi+400 mi
Average of roughly 378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N311 BOX 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 (N311 BOX) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions not tested due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”; “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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