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JE 4900

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,398 mi
Last recorded13,398 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE 4900
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 13,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 12,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 12,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 12,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 12,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 11,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 11,653 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 11,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,147 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre slight perished

slight seepage of oil from steering rack seal

Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,749 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate damaged

oil filter corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 9,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate damaged

offside front sidelamp dim

oil filter corroded

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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JE 4900 is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JE 4900, 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 JE 4900 registered?

JE 4900 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is JE 4900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE 4900 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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