The road tax status for N494 JNK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for N494 JNK?

The MOT for N494 JNK is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of N494 JNK?

The recorded mileage for N494 JNK is 12,630 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N494 JNK ULEZ compliant?

No, N494 JNK 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

1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N494 JNK

N494 JNK

1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 12,630 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2024.

Make & Model: ROVER MINI
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 07 Jul 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 12,630 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

1275cc

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N494 JNK Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2023
12,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)

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N494 JNK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 01:54

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (N494 JNK) between May 2006 and June 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 28 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (27 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Windscreen (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 108 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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N494 JNK Mileage History

30/05/200667,435 mi
30/05/200667,435 mi
25/01/200767,783 mi+348 mi
25/01/200767,783 mi
19/12/200771,737 mi+3,954 mi
04/01/200871,837 mi+100 mi
15/01/200979,296 mi+7,459 mi
22/01/200979,315 mi+19 mi
20/01/201087,326 mi+8,011 mi
27/01/201087,383 mi+57 mi
25/01/201190,772 mi+3,389 mi
25/01/201190,772 mi
23/02/201293,971 mi+3,199 mi
24/02/201293,971 mi
18/02/201396,406 mi+2,435 mi
25/02/201498,393 mi+1,987 mi
27/02/201498,396 mi+3 mi
18/02/2015138 mi-98,258 mi
20/02/2015140 mi+2 mi
22/02/20161,950 mi+1,810 mi
29/02/20161,950 mi
23/02/20172,886 mi+936 mi
20/04/20172,894 mi+8 mi
11/04/20184,215 mi+1,321 mi
24/04/20184,256 mi+41 mi
18/04/20195,752 mi+1,496 mi
23/04/20195,755 mi+3 mi
06/07/20207,359 mi+1,604 mi
09/07/20207,359 mi
09/07/202181,942 mi+74,583 mi
30/06/202288,016 mi+6,074 mi
28/06/202312,630 mi-75,386 mi
28/06/202312,630 mi

Average of roughly -3,209 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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