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N629 YBD

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,580 mi
Last recorded55,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 YBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,580 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 55,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 55,195 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 55,190 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 55,190 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak by the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 55,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,181 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 55,154 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine / Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing in tread grooves - (standing spots) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing in tread grooves - (standing spot ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,092 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,081 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wing top / bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wing top / bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,387 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of wing to bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of wing to bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,380 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,916 miles

Centre Front Oil leak under engine area

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,473 miles

Front engine has minor oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,443 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear most , front subframe mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint excessive play in both upper front ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front engine leaking oil

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,272 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,286 miles

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

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

Indicator/wiper stalk assy slightly loose on steering column, self cancelling unit may be faulty, further investigation required.

NS spot light glass missing. New lamp required

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,307 miles

Bottoms of both doors and front A panels will need attention before next MOT. Corrosion and sharp edges

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,307 miles

Bottoms of both doors and front A panels will need attention before next MOT. Corrosion and sharp edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,027 miles

Rear end of both outer sills weak with possible corrosion

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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N629 YBD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N629 YBD, 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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N629 YBD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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