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A13 MNY

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,934 mi
Last recorded31,934 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 31,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 31,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 31,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 31,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,491 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,057 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,057 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 26,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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A13 MNY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 MNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 MNY registered?

A13 MNY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is A13 MNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 MNY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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