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N804 PBB

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,925 mi
Last recorded59,925 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 PBB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,588 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,350 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 58,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 57,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,225 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,754 miles

main brake pipe very slightly corroded

nearside and offside front floor sections badly corroded and holed NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREAS

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,497 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 50,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,875 miles

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

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

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

front no;plate cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,857 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front no;plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2007 42,879 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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N804 PBB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N804 PBB, 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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N804 PBB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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