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N731 YAB

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,765 mi
Last recorded61,765 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 61,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear service brake efforts just met required efficiency

Pass 16 Nov 2024 59,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,900 miles

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

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

both front floor sections under vehicle have jacking/lifting damage.

both rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

both front floor sections have jacking damage

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,488 miles

Offside Rear RADIUS ARM SEIZED

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,396 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear RADIUS ARM SEIZED

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,553 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,694 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,758 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Slight freeplay in o/s/f upper ball joint.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,528 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,528 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N731 YAB is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N731 YAB, 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 N731 YAB registered?

N731 YAB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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