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N518 RAP

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,857 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,537 miles

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

rear exhaust box is fouling on rear sub-frame

Fail 18 Mar 2015 77,537 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust box is fouling on rear sub-frame

suspect brake binding is caused by nearside handbrake quadrant requiring attention

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 76,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 72,136 miles

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,621 miles

front brake pads worn

slight play in top and lower balljoint

Fail 9 Dec 2010 63,621 miles

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

front brake pads worn

slight play in top and lower balljoint

Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,148 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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N518 RAP 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 N518 RAP, 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

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What year was N518 RAP registered?

N518 RAP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N518 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 RAP 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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