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N78 TPR

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

11,052 mi
Last recorded11,052 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 TPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 11,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 10,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 10,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 10,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 10,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 10,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 10,224 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 10,131 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 10,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 9,693 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 9,666 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 9,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 9,631 miles

lower reading from nearside rear foot brake

Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 9,193 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,995 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 7,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,740 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 6,738 miles

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

lower bush in offside rear shock absorber worn

nearside front brake slower to work

slight play in offside front top swivel

Pass 24 Feb 2006 6,226 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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N78 TPR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N78 TPR, 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 N78 TPR registered?

N78 TPR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N78 TPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 TPR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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