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N344 LGH

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,091 mi
Last recorded30,091 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 LGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 30,091 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,803 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,416 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 28,407 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 28,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,322 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish

off side front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Mar 2015 28,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

off side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2011 27,431 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 27,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

pipe on breather system leaking

Pass 8 May 2010 26,486 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 26,484 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2009 25,783 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 25,783 miles

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2008 25,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,420 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 24,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 23,598 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 23,598 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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N344 LGH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N344 LGH, 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 N344 LGH registered?

N344 LGH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N344 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 LGH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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