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M121 SLT

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 SLT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 45,232 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 45,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,777 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,620 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 42,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 40,156 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 40,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 32,682 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,681 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,281 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,389 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,074 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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M121 SLT is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M121 SLT, 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 M121 SLT registered?

M121 SLT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is M121 SLT safe to buy?

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