1996 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · N887 HRK
1996 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 44,260 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N887 HRK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2014
- 44,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N887 HRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Mini (N887 HRK) between May 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
N887 HRK Mileage History
- 19/05/200617,911 mi
- 25/05/200719,338 mi+1,427 mi
- 25/05/200719,338 mi
- 22/05/200820,633 mi+1,295 mi
- 27/05/200820,633 mi
- 14/06/201021,360 mi+727 mi
- 03/06/201128,604 mi+7,244 mi
- 13/06/201128,819 mi+215 mi
- 30/05/201237,531 mi+8,712 mi
- 31/05/201237,537 mi+6 mi
- 21/05/201340,110 mi+2,573 mi
- 25/05/201340,137 mi+27 mi
- 09/05/201444,259 mi+4,122 mi
- 10/05/201444,260 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,304 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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