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N904 FOO

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,016 mi
Last recorded62,016 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 FOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 62,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 61,032 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 61,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Subframe Mounting Area (Floor Pan) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Subframe Mounting Area (Floor Pan) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill, And Inner Wheel Arch/Well (That Attaches To Sill). Sill Is Also Damaged/Deformed. Outside Prescribed Area. *Strongly Advise Repair* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill, And Inner Wheel Arch/Well (That Attaches To Sill). Outside Prescribed Area. *Strongly Advise Repair* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,890 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower coolant core plug rusted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper petrol cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower battery cable brackets corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 58,581 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever in drum clevis pin missing (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 30cm of rear sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 56,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under the vehicle is sprayed with wax oil or other material making inspection of some components difficult

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,213 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,213 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill to wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill to wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,968 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,144 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 8 Jun 2016 52,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 424,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,686 miles

Front exhaust mount loose, but still supporting exhaust.

Front side lights blue but emitting a white light.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Number plate lamps blue in colour.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion developing on boot floor on OS.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 36,686 miles

Front exhaust mount loose, but still supporting exhaust.

Front side lights blue but emitting a white light.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Number plate lamps blue in colour.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion developing on boot floor on OS.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,779 miles

Both rear Trumpet knuckle cups worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,382 miles

n/s sill/floor areas corroded/weak..

n/s/rear tyre wearing low..

Fail 6 Mar 2009 18,382 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s sill/floor areas corroded/weak..

n/s/rear tyre wearing low..

Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,848 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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N904 FOO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N904 FOO, 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 N904 FOO registered?

N904 FOO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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