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M20 KLW

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,371 mi
Last recorded25,371 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 KLW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 25,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 25,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 25,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 25,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 24,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,715 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 24,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stabiliser loose.

Pass 23 May 2017 23,565 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,634 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 21,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,693 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,693 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,792 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 51,792 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,153 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 46,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise both outer sills showing slight signs of corrosion but not excessive!

Pass 13 Sep 2005 43,125 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 43,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M20 KLW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M20 KLW, 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 M20 KLW registered?

M20 KLW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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