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N33 TDC

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,204 mi
Last recorded47,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 TDC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 47,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 43,027 miles

Offside Front subframe mounting splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2023 38,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,354 miles

ENGINE IDLE SLIGHTLY FAST.

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.CORROSION ON NEARSIDE DOOR SKIN.EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,322 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 23 Apr 2018 38,322 miles

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

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,259 miles

corrosion forming to nearside front door

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,144 miles

corrosion forming to both sides front doors.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,729 miles

Slight play in both sides front bottom swivels

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in both sides front bottom swivels

Tracking should be checked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,164 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges and on 2/4mm

advise tracking

Pass 9 May 2013 36,566 miles

adsvise slight corrosion forming on both sides outer sills

advise slight play in both nearside upper and lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,881 miles

advise crack in front no plate.

advise offside rear tyre low on inner edge.

advise slight play in both sides upper and lower swivels

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,870 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise crack in front no plate.

advise offside rear tyre low on inner edge.

advise slight play in both sides upper and lower swivels

Pass 16 May 2011 35,139 miles

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

advise oil leak

advise slight corrosion forming to both sides outer sills

advise slight crack in front no plate and slight fading to rear no plate.

advise slight play in both sides front lower ball joints.

advise slight play in offside rear arm

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,561 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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N33 TDC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N33 TDC, 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 N33 TDC registered?

N33 TDC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N33 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 TDC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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