CarVerify

Free Car Check

N626 FJN

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 FJN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,874 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 86,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,798 miles

REVERSING LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 78,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 78,702 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,696 miles

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

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/exhaust flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,845 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,845 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear tyres perished.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Exhaust blow at manifold/down pipe area.

N/S/F Wheel bearing noisy.

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,256 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2015 76,256 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,194 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,194 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Parking brake just reaches required level

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,117 miles

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

Suspension low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,117 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,579 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 53,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,291 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N626 FJN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 N626 FJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N626 FJN?

You can check the full history of N626 FJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N626 FJN registered?

N626 FJN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N626 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 FJN shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N626 FJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N626 FJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.