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N873 AVV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,647 mi
Last recorded56,647 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 AVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 56,647 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,603 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 56,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,596 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 56,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip and main beam wired wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,576 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,493 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 56,745 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,305 miles

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight play to n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play to o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,193 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,432 miles

both n/s and o/s front top swivel joints have play (not excessive)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,052 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,247 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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N873 AVV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N873 AVV, 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 N873 AVV registered?

N873 AVV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N873 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N873 AVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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