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N104 MGV

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,019 mi
Last recorded61,019 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 MGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,019 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 59,969 miles

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

offside headlasmp pattern poor

Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,969 miles

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

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

offside headlasmp pattern poor

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,015 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 58,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,479 miles

Front fog lights coming on with main beam.

N/s/floor pan corroded & holed.

O/s/floor pan corroded & holed.

O/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 57,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

O/s/floor pan corroded & holed.

O/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread.

Front fog lights coming on with main beam.

N/s/floor pan corroded & holed.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front floor corroded near jacking point.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,754 miles

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

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

Both silencers corroded and holed,on limits.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front floor corroded near jacking point.

Pass 18 May 2007 56,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 56,334 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads worn very low on both edges on limit

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear foot and handbrake not locking road wheel on roller brake test

Offside rear suspension radius arm staring to seize

Pass 24 May 2006 54,111 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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N104 MGV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N104 MGV, 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 N104 MGV registered?

N104 MGV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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