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N100 SEM

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,787 mi
Last recorded14,787 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 SEM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 14,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 14,781 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,620 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 14,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.42 % (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41 % (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,437 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Trim from under bonnet fallen off, put in passenger foot well

Fail 2 Aug 2016 14,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.37 % (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak ()

Trim from under bonnet fallen off, put in passenger foot well

Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,713 miles

Vehicle started to overheat when doing emissions

Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,844 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 12,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 12,282 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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N100 SEM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N100 SEM, 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 N100 SEM registered?

N100 SEM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N100 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 SEM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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