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S41 CVV

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,283 mi
Last recorded31,283 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 CVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 31,283 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 31,249 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 31,249 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 31,139 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 30,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,703 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 30,694 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear service brake performance low

poor headlamp images

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,560 miles

n/s/r footbrake reading low

poor headlight patterns

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,837 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 29,837 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,398 miles

Non-regulated CAT vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,078 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,348 miles

Non regulated CAT

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 25,711 miles

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

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

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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S41 CVV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S41 CVV, 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 S41 CVV registered?

S41 CVV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S41 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S41 CVV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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