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N26 MDL

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

25,008 mi
Last recorded25,008 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 MDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 25,008 miles

Front Both upper arm bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 24,479 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury by hinges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner main beam not working in additional lamp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

underbody, brake pipes and fuel lines undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2024 24,479 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bumper mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury by hinges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner main beam not working in additional lamp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

underbody, brake pipes and fuel lines undersealed

Pass 4 May 2023 23,006 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner valance/inner lower rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 22,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner valance/inner lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 22,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,083 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear subframe 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 20,211 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,633 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 29 Jan 2014 15,507 miles

Vehicle haeavily under sealed

Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,542 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 8,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 8,588 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 83,168 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 83,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,504 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,520 miles

n/s handbrake cable has corrossion forming

Fail 17 Jan 2008 65,444 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s handbrake cable has corrossion forming

oil leak to o/s of engine!

Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,667 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 61,667 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,073 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake inbalance at 19%.max permissable 25%.

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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N26 MDL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N26 MDL, 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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N26 MDL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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