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N577 UEC

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,295 mi
Last recorded39,295 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 UEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 38,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,087 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 37,651 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 37,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 36,323 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,226 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 36,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,034 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,034 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,671 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 35,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,611 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,611 miles

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

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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N577 UEC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N577 UEC, 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 N577 UEC registered?

N577 UEC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N577 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N577 UEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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