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N109 EEV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,092 mi
Last recorded51,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 EEV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

corrosion round ns headlamp

front and rear shock absorber bushes perished

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal cracking

nsr tyre slightly distorted

Fail 24 May 2012 51,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

corrosion round ns headlamp

front and rear shock absorber bushes perished

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal cracking

nsr tyre slightly distorted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,064 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 51,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,678 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 50,678 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 50,088 miles

o/s/f footwell corrosion close to subframe mounting point

rear panel excessively corroded

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 13 May 2009 50,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f footwell corrosion close to subframe mounting point

rear panel excessively corroded

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 27 May 2008 49,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear valence corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 47,443 miles

n/s/r valence corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 45,027 miles

front number plate cracked

play in both front seats whilst in rest position.

rear number plate faded

Pass 9 Jun 2005 41,949 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 41,949 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

rear number plate slightly faded

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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N109 EEV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N109 EEV, 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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N109 EEV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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