1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N918 CEM
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 33,193 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N918 CEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 33,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N918 CEM 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 (N918 CEM) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on hand brake cable spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
N918 CEM Mileage History
- 08/03/202232,156 mi
- 25/03/202532,764 mi+608 mi
- 28/03/202532,769 mi+5 mi
- 23/04/202633,185 mi+416 mi
- 06/05/202633,193 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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