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N355 FOT

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,600 mi
Last recorded53,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 FOT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 53,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 46,910 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 46,910 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,872 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 46,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 46,098 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,881 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 44,509 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,568 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 398,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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N355 FOT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N355 FOT, 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 N355 FOT registered?

N355 FOT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N355 FOT safe to buy?

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