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N270 TTA

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,255 mi
Last recorded39,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 TTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 39,255 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension cones slightly movement both sides

Fail 18 Aug 2022 37,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension cones slightly movement both sides

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 33,253 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 14 May 2020 32,249 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

All tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,418 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 31,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,560 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 30,560 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f sill / floor pan holed / corroded

suspension low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,352 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 29,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,320 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 28,320 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,189 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 27,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,382 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,382 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,381 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 17 Dec 2007 20,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N270 TTA is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N270 TTA, 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 N270 TTA registered?

N270 TTA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N270 TTA safe to buy?

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