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N611 FPP

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,068 mi
Last recorded42,068 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN611 FPP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 42,068 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged on limit (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged on limit (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 May 2026 42,048 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged on limit (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged on limit (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2025 41,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease - clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

modified running gear - emission tested to engine / car age 1996 cat limit (proof of engine age provided) (twin cats fitted at test)

Pass 6 Oct 2023 40,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heavily modified running gear- emission tested to 1996 year cat limits twin cat exhaust fitted at test

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 73,364 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,553 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,824 miles

all tyres perished

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 71,770 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust to engine glamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush swinging arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner floorpan near brake pedal (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill section to floorpan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure battery casing (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake 65% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush swival (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhast heavy corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,902 miles

passenger seat and belt missing

Fail 18 Oct 2013 70,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger seat and belt missing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,119 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,119 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front floor pans has surface corrosion

indicator tell tales missing

nearside mirror missing

offside front splash pannel corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floor pans has surface corrosion

indicator tell tales missing

nearside mirror missing

offside front splash pannel corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Bumper missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 68,747 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,361 miles

slight corrosion to rear valance

Fail 26 Nov 2007 66,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N611 FPP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N611 FPP, 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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N611 FPP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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