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N50 JJO

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,745 mi
Last recorded75,745 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 JJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,745 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,858 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 74,857 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 73,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,147 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 73,136 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 71,470 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,908 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,620 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,316 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,033 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,016 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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,448 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre wear on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 41,919 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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N50 JJO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N50 JJO, 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 N50 JJO registered?

N50 JJO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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