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N579 XOE

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

2,071 mi
Last recorded2,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 XOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 2,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seep from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 1,726 miles

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 1,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 1,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 1,443 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 1,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2018 568 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 10 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,105 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake a little slower to react than o/s/r

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,823 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,628 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

excessive corrosion to boot floor [not in perscribed area]

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,476 miles

o/s/f inner wing has been cut

Fail 15 Aug 2012 38,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,634 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,122 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 26,122 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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N579 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N579 XOE, 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 N579 XOE registered?

N579 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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