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N155 WDV

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 WDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 55,628 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lagging slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 55,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroding

rust & corrosion in various places

slight wear/play in n/s/r raduas arm bearings & n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,543 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills flakey

Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills flakey

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,011 miles

outer sills corroding

rear subframe corroding

rear tyres lightly worn on edges

rust patches in various places

slight play n/s/f bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,270 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat base loose

rust patches

slight play in steering column

suspension boots & bushes perished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,123 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb fading

rear subframe starting to corrode

rust patches

slight play in column

Fail 30 Aug 2017 50,122 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicator bulb fading

rear subframe starting to corrode

rust patches

slight play in column

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,154 miles

wipers slow

Fail 25 Aug 2016 49,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wipers slow

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,067 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 42,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,514 miles

hard to get vehicle to pass emissions due to engine slightly smokey\slight underside corrosion\wiper blades for clearace of windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,204 miles

corrosion development in rear panel to valence seam\repair to exhaust\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion development in rear panel to valence seam\repair to exhaust\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,780 miles

main beam and indicator stalk switch for operation\rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 1 Aug 2012 40,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

main beam and indicator stalk switch for operation\rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,707 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake disc's slight pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 38,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake disc's slight pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slight corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2010 38,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slight corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2009 37,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,837 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 36,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,796 miles

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

offside front outer sill is in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2005 31,818 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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N155 WDV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N155 WDV, 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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N155 WDV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 1996.

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