1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N401 DAB
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 92,858 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N401 DAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 92,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N401 DAB Mileage History
- 22/04/202291,861 mi
- 03/05/202291,861 mi
- 26/06/202592,350 mi+489 mi
- 26/06/202592,350 mi
- 18/06/202692,858 mi+508 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N401 DAB 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 (N401 DAB) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Emissions not tested car wont tick over and keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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