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N373 SNY

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,416 mi
Last recorded58,416 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 SNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 58,416 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 58,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed batery at fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively operaton is slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 58,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,302 miles

Various Areas of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,291 miles

Various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,234 miles

various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,164 miles

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2019 58,043 miles

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2019 58,043 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2019 58,031 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,768 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 576,020 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 576,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 57,178 miles

exhaust front section corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 57,178 miles

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

exhaust front section corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,770 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 56,119 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 55,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 52,704 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 52,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 52,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,551 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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N373 SNY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 N373 SNY, 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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N373 SNY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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