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N160 SOH

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,614 mi
Last recorded37,614 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 SOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 37,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,200 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,951 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 36,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 36,911 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2020 36,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 36,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 35,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,437 miles

drivers seat belt locking mechanism sticky

front exhaust deterioated

n/s front kick panel slight corrosion

n/s headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s front kick panel corroded excessivly outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 Apr 2015 35,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt locking mechanism sticky

front exhaust deterioated

n/s front kick panel slight corrosion

n/s headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s front kick panel corroded excessivly outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,400 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,132 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,046 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,046 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 31,187 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,277 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,131 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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N160 SOH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N160 SOH, 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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N160 SOH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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