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N123 CWP

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 CWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 95,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,053 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 93,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 93,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 92,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 91,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 903,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner edges front tyres worn

Fail 19 Apr 2014 89,616 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

inner edges front tyres worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,452 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside radios arm bush

Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,438 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside radios arm bush

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,488 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 72,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,296 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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N123 CWP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N123 CWP, 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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N123 CWP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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