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N139 MFE

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,824 mi
Last recorded56,824 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 MFE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,824 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 56,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,072 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,528 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,388 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,053 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,258 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 44,960 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,960 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,651 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,123 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 42,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,625 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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N139 MFE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N139 MFE, 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 N139 MFE registered?

N139 MFE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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