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N330 GUA

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,549 mi
Last recorded25,549 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 GUA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 25,549 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s o/s floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,137 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f outer sill/floor corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 25,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f outer sill/floor corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,682 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 24,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 24,644 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 24,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 24,333 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,775 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to dereiorate

Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,290 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,747 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres starting to deteriorate

early corrosion on offside "a" panel

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side " a " panel corroded

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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N330 GUA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N330 GUA, 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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N330 GUA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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