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N401 DAB

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,858 mi
Last recorded92,858 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 DAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 92,858 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 92,350 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 92,350 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 91,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 91,861 miles

Emissions not tested car wont tick over and keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,683 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 916,834 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure lockdown inoperative (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals (1.9.2a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure lockdown mechanism inoperative (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 83,622 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,484 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,674 miles

Although the brakes just met MOT spec, the readings indicated that the service and park brake would benefit from service or repair.

Front top and bottom suspension swivels require lubrication.

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

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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N401 DAB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N401 DAB, 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 N401 DAB registered?

N401 DAB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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