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N449 CKN

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 CKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 93,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 92,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 92,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 91,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 91,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,590 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 85,393 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,147 miles

exhaust front pipe flex joint worn

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f joint cover repaired with sealer

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 28 Aug 2014 81,147 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe flex joint worn

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 1 Aug 2014 81,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside mirror slightly loose

non standard rev counter restricting view

offside rear shock absorber cover missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,947 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,699 miles

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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N449 CKN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N449 CKN, 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 N449 CKN registered?

N449 CKN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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