1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P288 CEG
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 90,878 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P288 CEG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 90,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P288 CEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (P288 CEG) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
P288 CEG Mileage History
- 30/08/202290,681 mi
- 30/08/202290,681 mi
- 15/06/202390,692 mi+11 mi
- 28/04/202590,878 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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