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1996 AS

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,666 mi
Last recorded15,666 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1996 AS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 15,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 15,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,494 miles

mot carried out in wet conditions

Fail 5 Dec 2016 15,494 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,760 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 12,760 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,429 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 12,427 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,955 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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1996 AS is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 1996 AS, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1996 AS registered?

1996 AS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is 1996 AS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1996 AS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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