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KAZ 6997

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

57,671 mi
Last recorded57,671 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 6997
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 57,671 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 57,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 57,435 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering is notchy/stiff and then goes free (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 57,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,097 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 57,095 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,916 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 56,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,621 miles

Boot pan corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 56,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,839 miles

Offside front and Nearside front floor pan corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside front and Nearside front floor pan corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,204 miles

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

Nearside and offside front and rear of floor corroding

Rear fog lamp bracket corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front floor pan area corroded

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 52,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,406 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,381 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,076 miles

Front front tie rod bushes deteriorated

Nearside front upper suspension ball joint gaiter lower securing clip missing (still preventing the ingress of dirt)

Rear fog lamp bracket corroded

Small hole in boot floor and corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,069 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)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Condensation in offside rear lamp

Front front tie rod bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front upper suspension ball joint gaiter lower securing clip missing (still preventing the ingress of dirt)

Noise from offside rear brake

Rear fog lamp bracket corroded

Small hole in boot floor and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,130 miles

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

Nearside front upper ball joint gaiter detached

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Slight movement in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,872 miles

Boot well floor pan corroded

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Boot well floor pan corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 47,089 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f bump stop clearance low

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion in boot well floor pan

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

exhaust lays very close to body

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,928 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

modified exhaust rubbing rear subframe

Fail 9 Oct 2007 45,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

exhaust hitting rear subframe

slight play in the nsf lower balljoint

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,623 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,766 miles

one front fog lamp not working

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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KAZ 6997 is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KAZ 6997, 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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KAZ 6997 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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