1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N577 ARB
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 17,009 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,009 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
N577 ARB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 17,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N577 ARB Mileage History
- 12/05/202315,043 mi
- 23/04/202415,081 mi+38 mi
- 12/05/202515,770 mi+689 mi
- 15/05/202515,770 mi
- 20/05/202617,009 mi+1,239 mi
Average of roughly 650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N577 ARB 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 (N577 ARB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 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 (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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