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N905 VPE

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 VPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 49,662 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 47,101 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 47,101 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,151 miles

o/s and n/s floor damage

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

Fail 9 Feb 2019 46,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s floor damage

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,762 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,753 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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N905 VPE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N905 VPE, 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 N905 VPE registered?

N905 VPE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N905 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N905 VPE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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