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N840 PDD

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,523 mi
Last recorded33,523 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 PDD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 33,523 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill areas and lower door shut areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 33,471 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion appearing to vehicle body, and both vehicle sills and rear inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion starting to appear to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 33,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,249 miles

Offside outer sill corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 33,249 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,111 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 32,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 32,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured pear shape mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded by lower door mounting

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 31,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,881 miles

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,198 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyre's Worn On Outer Edges

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper & Lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper & lower (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,198 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyre's Worn On Outer Edges

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper & Lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper & lower (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 25,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,231 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,471 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 22,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 22,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,323 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 22,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 22,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,069 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 22,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,199 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,199 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N840 PDD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N840 PDD, 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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N840 PDD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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