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N794 JFC

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

1,338 mi
Last recorded1,338 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 JFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 1,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 1,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 11,764 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 961 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 959 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front floors corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f + o/s/r outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 922 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 919 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 845 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 845 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 602 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 602 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,759 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,658 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,299 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 96,299 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,021 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 95,021 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,630 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 92,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 91,233 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 91,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 90,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,023 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 88,826 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,826 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 87,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 87,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,488 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 86,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 85,307 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 85,307 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 83,940 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 83,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N794 JFC is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 N794 JFC, 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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N794 JFC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 January 1996.

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