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N886 HBF

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,794 mi
Last recorded17,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 HBF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 17,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 17,507 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 17,088 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 16,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 16,068 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 16,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/to/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 15,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,884 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 14,441 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 14,441 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 14,028 miles

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

corrosion to boot floor

rusting to both outer sills

Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 13,076 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 13,076 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,649 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 12,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,888 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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N886 HBF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N886 HBF, 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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N886 HBF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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