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N344 OWV

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 OWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 72,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle won't idle correctly to fast suspect air leak on inlet side (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Poor repairs all over vehicle

Underside of vehicle heaverly undersealed

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,171 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle, including brake pipes undersealed.

Fail 24 Apr 2025 72,171 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle, including brake pipes undersealed.

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,161 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed.

Fail 26 Apr 2024 72,161 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,146 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,299 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor( x2 areas) (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

front offside and front nearside wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,820 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,429 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,930 miles

General condition represents age of vechile

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,776 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,551 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 45,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 41,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general body corrosion

Fail 7 May 2009 41,381 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general body corrosion

n/s/r brake backing plate damp

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,819 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 33,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 OWV 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWV, 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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N344 OWV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 1996.

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