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N597 HLL

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 HLL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 62,291 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor quarter corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor quarter corroded

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil level low

Pass 25 Apr 2025 62,229 miles

Nearside Front floor section rusty

Offside Front floor section rusty

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor quarter rusty

Offside Front floor quarter rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 61,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 61,326 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,124 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2007 56,610 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 56,585 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 56,130 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,130 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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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N597 HLL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N597 HLL, 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 N597 HLL registered?

N597 HLL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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