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L333 JON

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,075 mi
Last recorded32,075 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 JON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 32,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 31,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 31,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 31,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 30,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,155 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,932 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 29,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,463 miles

slight play in n.s.f top ball joint

slight play in o.s.f top ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,828 miles

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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L333 JON is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L333 JON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L333 JON registered?

L333 JON is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is L333 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 JON shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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