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FNX 181T

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,318 mi
Last recorded66,318 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNX 181T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 66,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 66,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,863 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 58,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor small hole next to rubber bung (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,478 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,410 miles

Offside front shock absorber top mount area starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,812 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake slight bind.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,918 miles

Both rear floor pan areas starting to corrode recommend attention.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,323 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,168 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,568 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,328 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,827 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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FNX 181T is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FNX 181T, 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 FNX 181T registered?

FNX 181T is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is FNX 181T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNX 181T shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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