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N708 BJM

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1273cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

56,813 mi
Last recorded56,813 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 BJM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,273cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 56,813 miles

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

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Fail 15 Apr 2025 56,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing BOLT MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 19 Apr 2024 56,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 56,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,609 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 56,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,936 miles

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

advise coiriosion to rear subframe

advise slight coiriosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 11 Mar 2016 54,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high cant be adjusted (1.8)

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

advise coiriosion to rear subframe

advise slight coiriosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 7 Mar 2016 54,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing and shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play lift in steering column (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,829 miles

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to areas of the floor and sub frame

Fail 18 Feb 2015 52,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to areas of the floor and sub frame

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,143 miles

Battery tray corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,134 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,265 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 49,264 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,190 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 49,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,391 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 44,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 43,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 40,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,289 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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N708 BJM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,273cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 N708 BJM, 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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N708 BJM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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