1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N406 DOR
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 31,707 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N406 DOR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2022
- 31,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects 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: Below Average
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N406 DOR Mileage History
- 18/07/202231,706 mi
- 25/07/202231,707 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N406 DOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (N406 DOR) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2022 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (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: “Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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