Is the Rover Mini ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 11,723 MOT tests, around 0% of Rover Minis still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 96% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 3%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Minis in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 0%
- Likely charged
- 96%
- Depends on the car
- 3%
- MOT tests analysed
- 11,723
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Mini ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Minis of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Check Euro standard384 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,176 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged783 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged909 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged688 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged790 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged793 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged926 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged934 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged819 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged998 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged1,019 tested |
| 1989 | Likely charged356 tested |
| 1988 | Likely charged138 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged105 tested |
| 1986 | Likely charged97 tested |
| 1985 | Likely charged97 tested |
| 1984 | Likely charged106 tested |
| 1983 | Likely charged78 tested |
| 1979 | Likely charged56 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Mini
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Minis tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Minis fare at the MOT too: see the Rover Mini MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Rover Mini for London: what the MOT data shows
The Rover Minis in this data were first registered between 1979 and 2001. 2000 was the most common year, with 1,176 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 1994 or later.
Almost every Mini in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2001) passed first time 68% of the time at 42,935 miles on average, and the oldest (1979) passed 79% at 59,391 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Mini's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.3% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (3.7%); steering: "gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (3.7%). The most frequent advisory was "leaking excessively from engine", on 12.0% of tests.
Overall, 69% of Minis passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 50,502 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Rover models
About this data
Based on 11,723 first MOT tests of the Rover Mini carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 11,723 MOT tests say about the Rover Mini and London's ULEZ.
Is the Rover Mini ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 0% of Minis on the road are likely compliant and 96% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Mini years are ULEZ compliant?
The petrol cars in our data are older than 2006, so many won't comply. Check the exact vehicle's Euro standard.
How can I check if a specific Mini is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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