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N499 HBY

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,733 mi
Last recorded47,733 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 HBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,002 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front osf and nsf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 45,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,817 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,922 miles

SMALL HOLE IN O/S REAR SILL

Pass 18 May 2006 40,987 miles

nearside rear of outer sill panel corroded in several places and getting thin spare tyre not very good nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge of tyre needs new tyre soon as possible

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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N499 HBY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N499 HBY, 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 N499 HBY registered?

N499 HBY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N499 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 HBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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