[Issue Closed] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1995 Rover Mini keys?

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Where's the key code stored on a 1995 Rover Mini for programming keys?

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1995 Rover Mini?

My 1995 Rover Mini just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1995 Rover Mini?

Worked for someone with a 1995 Rover Mini? Need to hear it!

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1995 Rover Mini.

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