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N518 GNK

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,366 mi
Last recorded2,366 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 GNK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 2,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 1,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 71 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 11 May 2022 480 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat missing at time of test ()

emission tested as pre cat due to prove of 1986 engine fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2007 693 miles

SOME AREAS OF MATURE CORR.IN SILLS

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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N518 GNK is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N518 GNK, 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 N518 GNK registered?

N518 GNK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N518 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 GNK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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