1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P145 ADV
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 48,594 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P145 ADV Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 48,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P145 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (P145 ADV) between December 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
P145 ADV Mileage History
- 05/12/200617,768 mi
- 11/12/200617,769 mi+1 mi
- 06/12/200720,013 mi+2,244 mi
- 07/12/200720,013 mi
- 08/05/200923,501 mi+3,488 mi
- 18/06/201024,860 mi+1,359 mi
- 30/06/201024,860 mi
- 19/07/201125,781 mi+921 mi
- 20/08/201229,235 mi+3,454 mi
- 22/08/201229,235 mi
- 19/06/201331,740 mi+2,505 mi
- 19/06/201331,740 mi
- 17/06/201434,766 mi+3,026 mi
- 18/06/201434,767 mi+1 mi
- 15/06/201536,212 mi+1,445 mi
- 16/06/201536,212 mi
- 13/06/201638,854 mi+2,642 mi
- 15/06/201638,855 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/201739,600 mi+745 mi
- 21/06/201739,600 mi
- 26/06/201839,997 mi+397 mi
- 26/06/201839,997 mi
- 01/07/201940,228 mi+231 mi
- 01/07/201940,228 mi
- 24/06/202040,442 mi+214 mi
- 16/06/202142,920 mi+2,478 mi
- 01/08/2022449,143 mi+406,223 mi
- 01/08/202244,914 mi-404,229 mi
- 10/10/202346,737 mi+1,823 mi
- 18/11/202447,945 mi+1,208 mi
- 10/11/202548,594 mi+649 mi
- 01/12/202548,594 mi
Average of roughly 1,623 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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