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N101 AVP

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 AVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,676 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,690 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hydro ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing hydro ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,139 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroding.

offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm.

offside front tyre inner tread low.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,139 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroding.

offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm.

offside front tyre inner tread low.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,202 miles

slight play os bottom ball joint

water in both front indicator lenses

Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play os bottom ball joint

water in both front indicator lenses

Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,192 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

2 attempts needed to pass emmisions

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

coolant level low

slight long handbrake travel

slight perishing on tyre sidewalls

slight rub marks on brake servo pipe

slight rust mark around n/s/f upper shock mount spot welds

unable to check all boot floor due to boot board kit fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,219 miles

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk-secure but slightly loose.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 36,209 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

emissions only just past

some test items hidden

Pass 31 May 2006 33,705 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 May 2006 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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N101 AVP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N101 AVP, 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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N101 AVP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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