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N894 DDY

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

1,176 mi
Last recorded1,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 DDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 1,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,916 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,811 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,262 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 11 Dec 2019 83,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 78,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 78,009 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE GOT HOT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCLE JOINT GAITER INSECURE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCLE JOINT GAITER INSECURE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,983 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 72,983 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 72,983 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,791 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 67,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,113 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCKLE JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCLE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,985 miles

Offside front wheel arch to lower sill has slight corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,629 miles

Stone chip to nearside top windscreen.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,060 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 50,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,475 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,379 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,191 miles

slight rust in n/s body sill

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 20,142 miles

O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT TOP SUSPENSION SWIVAL

Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,766 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,117 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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N894 DDY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N894 DDY, 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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N894 DDY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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