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N62 OYU

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,933 mi
Last recorded67,933 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN62 OYU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,933 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,505 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement cannot be opened (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure not secured to body structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid spraying on to road (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 66,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

road wheels protrude beyond wheel arches

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,235 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,166 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 48,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,064 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F wheel arch's missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 19,144 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,144 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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N62 OYU is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N62 OYU, 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 N62 OYU registered?

N62 OYU is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N62 OYU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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