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N185 WBD

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 WBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,819 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 98,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,388 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 88,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N185 WBD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N185 WBD, 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

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What year was N185 WBD registered?

N185 WBD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N185 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 WBD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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