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N117 LGK

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,367 mi
Last recorded11,367 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 LGK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 11,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 10,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 7,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,300 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 7,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

all tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2016 6,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,929 miles

all tyres slightly perrishing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 5,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,255 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 1,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 1,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 1,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 1,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 862 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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N117 LGK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N117 LGK, 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 N117 LGK registered?

N117 LGK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N117 LGK safe to buy?

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