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KJI 565

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJI 565
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 53,747 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 53,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 53,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 53,658 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to floor

Offside Front Corrosion to floor

Fail 15 May 2023 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion to floor

Offside Front Corrosion to floor

Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,153 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 53,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2016 53,133 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 521,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front indicators fading to white

Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,448 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,650 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,564 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,433 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 10,288 miles

STRONG ADVISE ON OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO FAILURE POINT SLIGHT FREE PLAY N S F TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

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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KJI 565 is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KJI 565, 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 KJI 565 registered?

KJI 565 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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