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N105 UHO

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,909 mi
Last recorded98,909 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 UHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 98,909 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside

slight bit of grease around o/s/f cv boot outer

slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,037 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,716 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,807 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 96,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,428 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,445 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure lower pinch bolt insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N105 UHO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N105 UHO, 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 N105 UHO registered?

N105 UHO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N105 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 UHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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