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E6 NOX

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,867 mi
Last recorded31,867 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 NOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 31,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 31,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,412 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 31,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 30,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 29,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 28,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 27,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,231 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR radius arm seized

Play in NSR trunion joint at radius arm

Fail 21 Jun 2016 27,231 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR radius arm seized

Play in NSR trunion joint at radius arm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,017 miles

deterioration of front windscreen.

function of nearside rear shock-absorber.

surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 26,016 miles

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

deterioration of front windscreen.

function of nearside rear shock-absorber.

surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

deterioration to front windscreen

offside rear brake assembly light mist of fluid

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,170 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,418 miles

Oil leak

superficial corrosion & weakness to both front floor to sills.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,393 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,527 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 18,527 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 17,681 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

movement in front suspension ball joints

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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E6 NOX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple 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 E6 NOX, 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 E6 NOX registered?

E6 NOX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is E6 NOX safe to buy?

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