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N461 TTN

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,012 mi
Last recorded39,012 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 TTN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 39,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,001 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 38,995 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 36,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,276 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,972 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,476 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 28,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,746 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,406 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 26,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,193 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,309 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 24,577 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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N461 TTN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N461 TTN, 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 N461 TTN registered?

N461 TTN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 July 1996.

Is N461 TTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N461 TTN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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