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N688 HLC

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

77,891 mi
Last recorded77,891 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 HLC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,891 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Mar 2026 77,878 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,466 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction nearside and offside front sun blinds slightly loose (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dashboard (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine got hot during test customer to monitor

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,344 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 76,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 76,310 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear radius amr slight movement in bearing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering column multi switch defective

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 75,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and weld near sub frame and brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion / hole osf wheel arch inner

corrosion osf floor pan

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,563 miles

corrosion os wheel arch

corrosion osf door sill

Fail 19 Aug 2016 74,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion os wheel arch

corrosion osf door sill

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,221 miles

corrosion osf inner wheel arch

Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,221 miles

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

corrosion osf inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,368 miles

corrosion on off side front inner wing

Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,352 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on off side front inner wing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,348 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded door hinge area

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded door hinge area

Pass 4 May 2013 71,923 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,905 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Engine mounting excessive play

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,367 miles

offside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2011 69,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside outer sill corrode not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,164 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2010 67,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,987 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 63,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,216 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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N688 HLC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 N688 HLC, 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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N688 HLC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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