1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P605 CTO
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 54,627 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1275cc
P605 CTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 54,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P605 CTO Mileage History
- 04/06/202553,719 mi
- 06/06/202553,721 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/202654,597 mi+876 mi
- 30/06/202654,616 mi+19 mi
- 08/07/202654,627 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P605 CTO 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 (P605 CTO) between June 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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