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N863 CDY

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 CDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front MOVEMENT AT SUBFRAME MOUNTS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 80,099 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected BATTERY CABLE UNDER FLOOR (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected INDICATOR (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front MOVEMENT AT SUBFRAME MOUNTS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,927 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,927 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by nearside indicator . (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe connection T Piece insecure ( securing bolt loose) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2007 75,757 miles

flour pan starting to corrode

stearing colomb slite play

Pass 20 Mar 2006 71,351 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 71,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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N863 CDY is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N863 CDY, 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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N863 CDY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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