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N164 PCD

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,095 mi
Last recorded54,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 PCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,095 miles

hazard warning switch slight poor operation

nearside cv boot clip insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2025 54,088 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

hazard warning switch slight poor operation

nearside cv boot clip insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,906 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,155 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 52,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 49,610 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,185 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,381 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,434 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,499 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,611 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,179 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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N164 PCD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N164 PCD, 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 N164 PCD registered?

N164 PCD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is N164 PCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N164 PCD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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