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N635 GPP

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,781 mi
Last recorded48,781 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 GPP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 48,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 46,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside wax oiled

Pass 7 Oct 2024 46,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 46,708 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread & slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread & slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 45,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread & slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread & slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,786 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,545 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s of rear sub frame corroded

n/s sill & door step corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,653 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,241 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 38,781 miles

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

Oil leak

rear subframe corroded

sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,707 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion on o/s/sill

some corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,565 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,336 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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N635 GPP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N635 GPP, 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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N635 GPP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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