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N678 OTL

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,186 mi
Last recorded37,186 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 OTL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 36,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,712 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 34,386 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,022 miles

Front tyres surface cracks on sidewall

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

Rear tyres surface cracks on sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2018 32,019 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres surface cracks on sidewall

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

Rear tyres surface cracks on sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,972 miles

n/s & o/s rear shockers very little damping

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,240 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 24,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 18,087 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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N678 OTL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N678 OTL, 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 N678 OTL registered?

N678 OTL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N678 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N678 OTL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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