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N64 DWP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,178 mi
Last recorded67,178 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 DWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,178 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 67,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Bothside cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,692 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 65,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,349 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,344 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,283 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 52,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,383 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 46,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N64 DWP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N64 DWP, 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 N64 DWP registered?

N64 DWP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N64 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N64 DWP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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