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M1 JNY

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,577 mi
Last recorded65,577 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 JNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 64,699 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,201 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe at rear slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 56,562 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe at rear slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,562 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 May 2010 54,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,863 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2009 51,124 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 47,621 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 47,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 43,852 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 43,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 16 May 2006 39,806 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 39,798 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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M1 JNY 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 63.2%.

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 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 M1 JNY, 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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M1 JNY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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