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N125 GKH

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,901 mi
Last recorded17,901 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 GKH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 17,901 miles

Corrosion to outer sills & floors

Exhaust flexi worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2025 16,929 miles

underseal fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 16,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,652 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,448 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,265 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 15,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,786 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 12,762 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 12,762 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,472 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 10,670 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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N125 GKH is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N125 GKH, 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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N125 GKH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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