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N744 SPR

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,039 mi
Last recorded54,039 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 SPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 54,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,990 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 52,990 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2024 52,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor pan and inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 51,437 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,891 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 49,891 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 46,156 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 46,156 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,942 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,299 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter split

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,980 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,784 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 38,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,464 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,462 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,600 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2014 31,600 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2011 31,599 miles

Corrosion to offside & nearside outer sills.

Pass 28 May 2010 31,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion in front outter sills not within perscribed area

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2009 31,214 miles

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

corrosion in nearside outter sill npt within perscribed area

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,296 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

rust hole in n/s sill

top engine stabiliser bushes worn

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,144 miles

corrosion to n/s sill outside prescribed

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,036 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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N744 SPR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N744 SPR, 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 N744 SPR registered?

N744 SPR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N744 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N744 SPR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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