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N281 DMP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,665 mi
Last recorded10,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 DMP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 10,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 10,665 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 10,664 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 10,612 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 10,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 10,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 55,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 10,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 9,897 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 9,886 miles

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both sides (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,450 miles

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 9,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,425 miles

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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N281 DMP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N281 DMP, 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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N281 DMP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 July 1996.

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