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N685 OTY

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,456 mi
Last recorded31,456 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 OTY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 31,456 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure forward (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure forward (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bump stops missing

Nearside Front Front subframe rear mount split

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

O/S/F underwing slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 showing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,257 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 31,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 30,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,737 miles

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,224 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,949 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 28,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,480 miles

rear sub frame weakened by corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,207 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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N685 OTY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N685 OTY, 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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N685 OTY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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