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N39 CWB

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,139 mi
Last recorded79,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 CWB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 78,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 78,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,962 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,664 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 73,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 67,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N39 CWB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N39 CWB, 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 N39 CWB registered?

N39 CWB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N39 CWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N39 CWB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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