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N613 SFJ

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN613 SFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 96,009 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))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 94,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 94,957 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 93,816 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 93,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 91,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 91,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2009 86,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2009 86,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,634 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 83,634 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 83,257 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2006 79,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 79,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s/r seat belt not working properly

n/s/r tyre perished

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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N613 SFJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N613 SFJ, 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 N613 SFJ registered?

N613 SFJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N613 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N613 SFJ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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