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N265 CMC

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 CMC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 55,450 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,436 miles

corrosion starting in places

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,436 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)

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

corrosion starting in places

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in places (5.2.6)

both sides floor pan starting to corrode

corrosion starting in places on bodywork

Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,427 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in places (5.2.6)

both sides floor pan starting to corrode

corrosion starting in places on bodywork

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting on outer sills

fuel pipe starting to corrode

hazard switch and light switch sticky

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

inside boot starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

inside boot starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,871 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills starting to corrode

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 54,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,617 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

CAR GENERLY IN A VERY RUSTY CONDITION UNDERNEATH

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,600 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,256 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 50,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 43,271 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 43,252 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

engine top stabiliser insecure

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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N265 CMC 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 57.1%.

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 N265 CMC, 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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N265 CMC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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