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N278 ANV

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 ANV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 89,543 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2025 89,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed all emissions too high, not wanting to damage vehicle ,possible air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,800 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 85,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

high hand brake travel

oil cap missing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 80,372 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 80,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 76,737 miles

n/sfront seat not fitted

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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N278 ANV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N278 ANV, 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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N278 ANV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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