1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P311 DEP
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 34,856 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1270cc
P311 DEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2023
- 34,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P311 DEP Mileage History
- 21/09/202131,310 mi
- 22/09/202131,311 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/202232,842 mi+1,531 mi
- 07/10/202232,847 mi+5 mi
- 03/10/202334,856 mi+2,009 mi
Average of roughly 1,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P311 DEP 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 (P311 DEP) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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