1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N503 DWF
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/02/1996. Recorded mileage 14,345 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,345 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
N503 DWF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 14,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N503 DWF Mileage History
- 31/01/200610,940 mi
- 30/01/200711,639 mi+699 mi
- 01/02/200812,066 mi+427 mi
- 23/01/200912,197 mi+131 mi
- 16/02/2010134,786 mi+122,589 mi
- 03/02/201113,583 mi-121,203 mi
- 13/02/201213,893 mi+310 mi
- 11/02/201314,001 mi+108 mi
- 30/01/201414,082 mi+81 mi
- 31/01/201414,082 mi
- 29/01/201514,166 mi+84 mi
- 09/02/201614,196 mi+30 mi
- 11/02/201614,196 mi
- 14/02/201714,239 mi+43 mi
- 19/02/201814,251 mi+12 mi
- 20/02/201814,252 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/201914,304 mi+52 mi
- 18/02/202014,309 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/202014,310 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/202114,311 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/202114,311 mi
- 14/02/202214,315 mi+4 mi
- 13/02/202314,324 mi+9 mi
- 14/02/202314,325 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/202414,327 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/202514,338 mi+11 mi
- 06/02/202614,345 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 170 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N503 DWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (N503 DWF) between January 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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