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M16 WGS

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,774 mi
Last recorded30,774 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 WGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 30,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 30,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 30,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside outer body sill corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

drivers and passenger seat retaining bolts no standard, please check conformity

Fail 8 Jun 2023 30,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,477 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet bolts on n/s loose

engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

exhaust fouling on floor

Fail 24 Feb 2022 30,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose rear outer (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached front mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached front mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet bolts on n/s loose

engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

exhaust fouling on floor

Pass 28 Apr 2021 30,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 30,264 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,712 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 29,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,325 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 28,601 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened fractures to lips on nearside and offside but not structural (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill corroded

rear valance and edge of boot floor corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 25,916 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 25,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,925 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres are starting to perish and crack

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,823 miles

All four tyers slightly perished

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition and has very slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,597 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,597 miles

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

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

Both wiper rubbers beginning to split.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,657 miles

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

Slight movement in all steering swivel joints but not serious

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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M16 WGS is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M16 WGS, 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 M16 WGS registered?

M16 WGS is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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