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N896 AOE

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 AOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 70,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ shock location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ shock location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ shock location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ shock location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ shock location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ shock location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,187 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 63,708 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 63,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,588 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,662 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,470 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 53,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,035 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,438 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,158 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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N896 AOE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N896 AOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N896 AOE registered?

N896 AOE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N896 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 AOE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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