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N79 XEG

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

30,890 mi
Last recorded30,890 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 XEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 30,890 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheel protrude slightly ()

Fail 8 Dec 2025 30,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top engine tie bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Dec 2024 30,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 29,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 26,544 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 26,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 24,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 24,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 23,544 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 21,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 21,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 20,912 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 18,693 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 18,693 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 17,623 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 9 May 2012 15,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,541 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2011 14,541 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,305 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,305 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,755 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 6,755 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

susspect brake fluid leak off side rear brake

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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N79 XEG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N79 XEG, 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 N79 XEG registered?

N79 XEG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N79 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 XEG shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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