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N28 KFC

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,076 mi
Last recorded93,076 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 KFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 93,076 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 92,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 92,041 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 92,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,234 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 88,686 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 87,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 85,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,702 miles

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/outer panels

Pass 2 May 2015 84,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 83,540 miles

various outer panels showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 May 2013 83,509 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,763 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Apr 2012 82,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,917 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s sill corroding

slight rusting on rear handbrake cable

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,119 miles

Oil leak

both front cv boots cracking

corrosion to front suspension

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to n/s sill

corrosion to rear suspension

slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,860 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM INTENSITYS SLIGHTLY WEAK / POSS EARTH FAULT DEVELOPING / ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

BOTH OUTER SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / ADVISE ATTENTION AS TO SLOW DOWN RATE OF CORROSION

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / GREASED UP

INDICATOR STALK SWITCH BECOMING SLIGHTLY WEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY BTWISTED

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE JOINT / POSS BEEN KNOCKED SLIGHTLY / ADVISE TO RESEAL

SLIGHT SIGNS OF OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE / OIL FILLER CAP LOOSE AT START OF TEST

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / REAR VALANCE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 3 May 2008 79,438 miles

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED / GREASED UP

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY TWISTED

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 14 Dec 2007 79,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 75,212 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,063 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,687 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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N28 KFC 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 79.2%.

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 N28 KFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N28 KFC registered?

N28 KFC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N28 KFC safe to buy?

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