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N111 OVW

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,675 mi
Last recorded31,675 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 OVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 31,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 30,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 30,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 30,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 30,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 29,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,672 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 28,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,258 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,922 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 27,874 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,849 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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N111 OVW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N111 OVW, 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 N111 OVW registered?

N111 OVW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N111 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 OVW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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