CarVerify

Free Car Check

N148 AKN

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,841 mi
Last recorded26,841 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 AKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 26,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 24,110 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 24,110 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,106 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 24,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to the vehicle running too rich and causing the emissions machine to clog up. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,100 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 23,960 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2015 23,285 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 23,232 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven Nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,162 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front floor corroding

offside front lower suspension ball joint slight play

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,602 miles

both front outer sills corroded (not within 30cm of the body mountings)

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre inner edge nearing limit (getting low).

Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,834 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 15,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,066 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 15,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid low level warning light not working

hand brake warning light not working

near side rear tyre inner and outer walls cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 13,670 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N148 AKN 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 N148 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N148 AKN?

You can check the full history of N148 AKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N148 AKN registered?

N148 AKN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N148 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 AKN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N148 AKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N148 AKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.