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C13 FUN

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,115 mi
Last recorded52,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 FUN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (not badly) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (upper and lower starting to perish slightly) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (upper and lower starting to perish slightly) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (not badly) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

very slight play /movement in steering wheel top section (not badly)

Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,961 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 51,957 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,449 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,030 miles

Offside Front spot light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2017 50,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front spot light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,319 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 49,319 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,394 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,812 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,186 miles

All tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,738 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perrish.

slight blow on exhaust, from cat to center joint.

Fail 30 Jun 2007 46,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel cap seal starting to perrish.

slight blow on exhaust, from cat to center joint.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,915 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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C13 FUN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C13 FUN, 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 C13 FUN registered?

C13 FUN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is C13 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 FUN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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