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N625 RAP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN625 RAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 30,761 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 30,329 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 30,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 26,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 25,763 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 25,195 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,722 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,309 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 24,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,340 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,754 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,136 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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N625 RAP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N625 RAP, 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 N625 RAP registered?

N625 RAP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N625 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N625 RAP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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