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N112 PAX

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

31,686 mi
Last recorded31,686 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 PAX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 31,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 31,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 30,664 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 30,637 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,183 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 29,372 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 18 Jan 2021 29,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 30 Dec 2019 29,163 miles

Corrosion to centre and rear exhaust section

Corrosion to outer sills

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 28,042 miles

Corrosion to full exhaust system

Corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 27 Dec 2017 26,698 miles

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

Slight exhaust leak from front flexible joint and rear silencer

Pass 28 Dec 2016 25,763 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to full exhaust system

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,113 miles

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,368 miles

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,523 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear exhaust system

Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to full exhaust system

Fail 8 Jan 2013 22,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to full exhaust system

Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,583 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 20,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 19,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,759 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,740 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 15,350 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 15,347 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,499 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 14,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N112 PAX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N112 PAX, 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 N112 PAX registered?

N112 PAX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N112 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N112 PAX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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