1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P663 CEJ
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 52,246 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P663 CEJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 52,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P663 CEJ 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 (P663 CEJ) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 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 (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”.
P663 CEJ Mileage History
- 05/04/202251,327 mi
- 03/04/202351,708 mi+381 mi
- 03/04/202452,245 mi+537 mi
- 17/04/202452,246 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 452 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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