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N562 KUR

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,026 mi
Last recorded51,026 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

RegistrationN562 KUR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2024 51,016 miles

underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,846 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,744 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 48,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,399 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 47,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected arm seized (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 42,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,596 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,603 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,979 miles

o/s/f sill and floor slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,903 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 31,903 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N562 KUR 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 N562 KUR, 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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N562 KUR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is N562 KUR safe to buy?

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