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N125 AVP

1996 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 AVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,740 miles

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

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

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

emissions Lambda reading close to upper limit

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,912 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 63,912 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,000 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f foot well rusted through

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,358 miles

o/s foot well rusted outside prescribed area

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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N125 AVP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N125 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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What year was N125 AVP registered?

N125 AVP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N125 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 AVP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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