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MST 940H

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,443 mi
Last recorded39,443 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMST 940H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 39,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 38,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 38,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,348 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 37,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,956 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,211 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,182 miles

advise all ball joints re shimming.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,971 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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MST 940H is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MST 940H, 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 MST 940H registered?

MST 940H is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is MST 940H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MST 940H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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