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N117 UKV

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,092 mi
Last recorded45,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 UKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,092 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 45,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 44,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 44,636 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lower centre and upper by scuttle panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

boot floor corroded

fuel pipes corroded and coated in under seal

rear floor corroded

unable to fully test front brake pipes

unable to fully test rear brake hoses

wear both front upper ball joints

wear offside front lower ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,629 miles

both outer sills corroded

front subframe forward mounting bushes deteriorated

offside front shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

offside front tyre badly cracked, no cords visible or felt

offside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

rear subframe nearing corrosion limit

wear both front upper ball joints

wear offside front lower ball joint

wear offside rear radius arm

Pass 4 Aug 2018 44,444 miles

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 44,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,323 miles

exhaust centre joint has slight blow

rear subframe corroded

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,437 miles

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

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,164 miles

both front suspension upper arms close to bump stops

corrosion on rear floor

corrosion on rear subframe

nearside rear shock absorber weeping near limit

offside front shock absorber weeping near limit

offside rear shock absorber weeping

slight blow from rear exhaust section to CAT section

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe to cylinders

Fail 11 Aug 2012 41,164 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front suspension upper arms close to bump stops

corrosion on rear floor

corrosion on rear subframe

nearside rear shock absorber weeping near limit

offside front shock absorber weeping near limit

offside rear shock absorber weeping

slight blow from rear exhaust section to CAT section

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe to cylinders

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

EMISSIONS HIGH HAD OIL CHANGE AND FUEL AND OIL ADITIVE IN RE CHECKED OK

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,407 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)

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 UKV is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKV, 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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N117 UKV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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