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ANV 85A

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,643 mi
Last recorded41,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 85A
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,643 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,554 miles

presenter states 1981 engine fitted no cat test carried out

Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 41,003 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2020 40,585 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,888 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,223 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has faint noise.

steering rack ends have slight play.

Pass 22 May 2014 34,977 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 May 2014 34,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 May 2013 34,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,296 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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ANV 85A is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ANV 85A, 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 ANV 85A registered?

ANV 85A is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is ANV 85A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANV 85A shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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