1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N708 BJM
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 56,813 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1273cc
N708 BJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 56,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N708 BJM Mileage History
- 25/04/202356,609 mi
- 16/04/202456,716 mi+107 mi
- 19/04/202456,716 mi
- 15/04/202556,813 mi+97 mi
- 15/04/202556,813 mi
Average of roughly 103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N708 BJM 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 (N708 BJM) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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: Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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