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N368 XTT

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,984 mi
Last recorded95,984 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 XTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 95,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 95,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,316 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,316 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,631 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,749 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,749 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,866 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,709 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 79,709 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,144 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,144 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,725 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,725 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,953 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,523 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,168 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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N368 XTT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N368 XTT, 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 N368 XTT registered?

N368 XTT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N368 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N368 XTT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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