CarVerify

Free Car Check

N475 LFV

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,773 mi
Last recorded28,773 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 LFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,773 miles

ENG\OIL MIN

Rear H\BRAKE PIVOTS NEED LUBE

Rear RADIUS ARMS NEED LUBE

Fail 6 Jul 2022 28,773 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure DISLOCATED (6.1.2 (a))

ENG\OIL MIN

Rear H\BRAKE PIVOTS NEED LUBE

Rear RADIUS ARMS NEED LUBE

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,415 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,125 miles

Oil leak

UNDERBODY PROTECTION COPIOUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,402 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,732 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,732 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,626 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,620 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N475 LFV is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N475 LFV, 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

How do I check the history of N475 LFV?

You can check the full history of N475 LFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N475 LFV registered?

N475 LFV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N475 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N475 LFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N475 LFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N475 LFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.