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N58 SFT

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,629 mi
Last recorded17,629 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 SFT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 17,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,283 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 16,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,194 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 14,962 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2021 14,467 miles

corrosion to vehicle.

Pass 27 May 2020 13,590 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 13,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 12,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 5 Jun 2019 12,202 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,133 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 10,667 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure but unlikely to fall out or move anywhere

near side front outer sill and lower wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 10,529 miles

Engine core plug leaking

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside sill inadaquatley repaired but not within any prescibed areas.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,529 miles

Engine core plug leaking

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

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

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

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

Nearside sill inadaquatley repaired but not within any prescibed areas.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,322 miles

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

Nearside sill inadaquatley repaired but not within any prescribed areas

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,004 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres uneven wear cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to outer sills

o/s/f tyre slight runout

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,918 miles

all tyres cracks in tread and sidewalls

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

n/s/r quater panel damaged

rear tyres uneven wear,slight runout

slight runout to o/s/f tyre

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,826 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 9,822 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all tyres worn on edges/slight tread run out.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,692 miles

underbody corrosion.n/s/f and rear tyres worn on edges.surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,037 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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N58 SFT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N58 SFT, 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 N58 SFT registered?

N58 SFT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N58 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N58 SFT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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