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N857 ETW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,593 mi
Last recorded73,593 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 ETW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking outer & inner wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,492 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil after front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,353 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 73,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,121 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 73,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front tyres bald on the inner edges,

Fail 19 Mar 2012 9,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front tyres bald on the inner edges,

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 584 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side door skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 93,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 93,862 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise offside front wheel arch has corrosion

battery tray has corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2007 86,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,974 miles

AS PER VT32 561369006299

PLUS O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,974 miles

ADVISERIES AS VT32561369006299

PLUS O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Jul 2006 74,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

both rear tyres have age cracking in tread and side walls

front subframe mounting rubbers soft

oil leaking from boot onto exhaust

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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N857 ETW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 N857 ETW, 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 N857 ETW registered?

N857 ETW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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