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N100 DSY

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,961 mi
Last recorded17,961 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 DSY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 17,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 17,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 17,897 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 17,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lambda high 1.096,emission test required after repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,799 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 17,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,714 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,655 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,463 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 17,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N100 DSY is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N100 DSY, 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 N100 DSY registered?

N100 DSY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N100 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 DSY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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