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N423 XOE

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 XOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,588 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 66,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 65,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,367 miles

All other repairs carried out

Front Both sides

Fail 10 Feb 2017 65,366 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

requires a service

Fail 25 Nov 2011 65,362 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Bump Stop Missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,935 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 52,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,258 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 45,914 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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N423 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N423 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 N423 XOE registered?

N423 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N423 XOE safe to buy?

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