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N776 SFT

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,099 mi
Last recorded25,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 SFT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 25,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 24,937 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 24,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 24,778 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak . slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 24,676 miles

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

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

centre and rear silencers corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2021 24,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2021 24,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,472 miles

Front suspenshion low

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

washers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,449 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,733 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 23,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,834 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 22,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,780 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 21,780 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,243 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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N776 SFT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N776 SFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N776 SFT registered?

N776 SFT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N776 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N776 SFT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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