1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P8 LEV
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 49,320 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P8 LEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 49,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P8 LEV 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 (P8 LEV) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P8 LEV Mileage History
- 20/12/202449,251 mi
- 30/01/202549,261 mi+10 mi
- 27/02/202549,303 mi+42 mi
- 16/04/202649,310 mi+7 mi
- 22/04/202649,320 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 5 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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