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N847 MJO

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,333 mi
Last recorded68,333 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 MJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,134 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,797 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,683 miles

both front top suspension ball joints have play to limit at time of test

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on outer edge at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,950 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front subframe mountings weak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front subframe mountings weak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,578 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,203 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 45,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N847 MJO is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N847 MJO, 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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N847 MJO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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