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J10 NKJ

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,443 mi
Last recorded52,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 NKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

thick underseal on all floor and subframe components making it difficult to assess condition but all looks good

Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 51,859 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft oil seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has had thick underseal applied to all underside of vehicle. making it difficult to assess condition.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 51,859 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft oil seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has had thick underseal applied to all underside of vehicle. making it difficult to assess condition.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,762 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 51,759 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 51,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,140 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 51,133 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated but not excessive

Fail 27 Oct 2011 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2010 50,534 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,946 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 43,903 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 43,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

1:Both front tyre s worn just above limits †2:O/s/r Shocker cover corroded and lose †3:o/s/r suspentoin very stiff †4:front dice heavly corroded , †

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

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

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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J10 NKJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J10 NKJ, 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 J10 NKJ registered?

J10 NKJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is J10 NKJ safe to buy?

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