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N628 NUF

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,240 mi
Last recorded20,240 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 NUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 20,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 20,007 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 19,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 19,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 19,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 19,507 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres perished and splitting

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

Fail 10 May 2017 19,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres perished and splitting

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,465 miles

Front both tyres starting to crack and perish

Front wipers do not self park

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,420 miles

Both front tyre side walls cracked and perished

Drivers sunvisor operation weak

Front wipers do not self park

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 19,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyre side walls cracked and perished

Drivers sunvisor operation weak

Front wipers do not self park

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyre treads and side walls perished and cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2013 18,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyre treads and side walls perished and cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,792 miles

All four tyres cracking and perished

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 16,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,451 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,529 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 13,529 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,197 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Mar 2006 13,197 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

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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N628 NUF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N628 NUF, 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 N628 NUF registered?

N628 NUF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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