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N317 YOV

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,351 mi
Last recorded28,351 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 YOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 28,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 28,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,089 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 27,960 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 27,960 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 27,482 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking up slightly

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 27,421 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking up slightly

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 27,369 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 May 2015 27,369 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

under car undersilled

Fail 31 May 2014 27,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under car undersilled

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,648 miles

Car is covered in underseal underbody components!

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Top engine stabelizer bar bushes worn" Advised replace bushes!

Fail 8 Jun 2013 26,648 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Car is covered in underseal underbody components!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Top engine stabelizer bar bushes worn" Advised replace bushes!

Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,564 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam image

Both sills starting to corrode

Oil leak

Underseal

osf w/washer needs unblocking

Pass 17 May 2011 26,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N317 YOV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N317 YOV, 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 N317 YOV registered?

N317 YOV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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