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N421 ABL

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

29,201 mi
Last recorded29,201 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 ABL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 29,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 29,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 28,740 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 28,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 28,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 27,826 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 27,063 miles

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,686 miles

Offside Front floor corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 25,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 25,247 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,567 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 24,567 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 24,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,245 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,774 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,531 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 20,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,896 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,850 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 18,847 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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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N421 ABL is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N421 ABL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N421 ABL registered?

N421 ABL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N421 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 ABL shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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