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N180 JCK

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 JCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 75,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 75,297 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 75,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated stella can not a good enough repair (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 73,229 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 73,229 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 70,377 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,368 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 64,825 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 64,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noted, previous welding repairs, rear seats removed.

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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N180 JCK is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N180 JCK, 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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N180 JCK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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