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N497 WOV

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,649 mi
Last recorded63,649 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 WOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,232 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,885 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 62,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess rubber spring turret gaiter loose/insecure (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protection rubber split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor, sills and subframe mounts /supension have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor and subframe and sill panels have repairs and painted in under body seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,363 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,929 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,015 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,118 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 39,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,560 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 34,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,635 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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
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N497 WOV is a 1996 Rover Mini in White 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 N497 WOV, 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 N497 WOV registered?

N497 WOV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N497 WOV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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