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N389 XOE

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,114 mi
Last recorded49,114 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 XOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 48,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,833 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 48,769 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,393 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 44,382 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,680 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 41,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside parking brake cable mechanism siezed

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,079 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

n/s/r radious arm has play to limits

n/s/r shockabsorber weak

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

n/s/r radious arm has play to limits

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,680 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn to legal limit at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,184 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,181 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,287 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 27,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,178 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 26,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,685 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 24,488 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N389 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green 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 N389 XOE, 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 N389 XOE registered?

N389 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N389 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 XOE 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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