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N457 CKJ

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,271 mi
Last recorded52,271 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 CKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,271 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 52,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 52,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened cone spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both on braking and handbrake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,097 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 51,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,417 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,370 miles

Headlight images poor

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,520 miles

Offside Front steering rack gator in poor condition

both front tie bar bushes worn

front shock weak

front tyres wearing on edges

front wheel bearing has slight play

long hand brake

rear shock weak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 41,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Nearside and offside outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,361 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 39,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,207 miles

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,596 miles

corrosion to rear sub-frame (minor)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 24,983 miles

slight corrosion to rear floor

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion to rear floor

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,495 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 20,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,555 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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N457 CKJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N457 CKJ, 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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N457 CKJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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