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N124 AVP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,418 mi
Last recorded57,418 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 AVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,418 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 56,630 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,630 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 53,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 49,522 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,976 miles

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

SRS warning light stays illuminated

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2006 30,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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N124 AVP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N124 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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N124 AVP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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