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N856 NGF

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 NGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 53,188 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 53,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 53,041 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 53,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 52,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 52,577 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 51,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf tyre wornon inner edge

osf tyre worn on both edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnett latch faulty

nsf tyre wornon inner edge

osf tyre worn on both edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,334 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,334 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,146 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 46,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 40,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 31,910 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,778 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 24,778 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s front outer sills in very poor condition !!!

n/s washer jet poor

rear shock absorbers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 21,515 miles

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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N856 NGF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N856 NGF, 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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N856 NGF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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