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N659 YOV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,214 mi
Last recorded60,214 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 YOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

washers operation

Fail 8 Apr 2026 60,214 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

washers operation

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

driveshaft gaiters perished

Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 59,379 miles

nearside rear brake effort

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,042 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake effort

Fail 6 Apr 2022 59,042 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake effort

Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,414 miles

offside headlight operation

offside rear shockabsorber bush condition

Pass 18 Jan 2020 57,530 miles

upper ball joints slight wear

Fail 7 Dec 2019 57,504 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

all 4 brakes are binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,885 miles

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,591 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

nearside rear tyre has slight binding

offside front outer cv boot perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,989 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,986 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,054 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 51,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,962 miles

front brake pads worn to min limit.rear subframe rusting.

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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N659 YOV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue 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 N659 YOV, 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 N659 YOV registered?

N659 YOV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N659 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N659 YOV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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