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ANT 781T

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,033 mi
Last recorded31,033 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANT 781T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 31,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 31,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 22,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 19,336 miles

all four tyres perished

minor exhaust blow from rear silencer

Fail 12 Feb 2018 19,336 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper door pillar and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished

minor exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 1 Feb 2017 17,482 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F floor corroded.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 17,482 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F floor corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 17,389 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 17,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,155 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 17,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,057 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,969 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,791 miles

n/s/f floorpan slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,197 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,608 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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ANT 781T is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ANT 781T, 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 ANT 781T registered?

ANT 781T is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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