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N133 HCR

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,965 mi
Last recorded76,965 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 HCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,414 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 76,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers not gapped (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers not gapped (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing nut and bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2020 76,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers not gapped (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill /repair patch not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at belt mounting point /inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers not gapped (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2020 76,397 miles

Central Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation fouling exhaust system (1.1.15 (d))

Emissions not tested due to no cat fitted and fear of over heating as rad is loose on its fixing bolts broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill badly repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired plates on outer sill not fully welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort at wheels (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lights are dull (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative n/s o/s riding on its bump stops ( no clearance) (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting is split away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel not working (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting is split away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components n/s o/s front lower arms are fouling callipers on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery in boot held in by spare tyre (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately adjustment not correct (2.1.3 (f) (i))

in my opinion this car should not be driven on public roads

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 72,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 72,465 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,617 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 67,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,700 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,662 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,008 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 60,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,065 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 58,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,106 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 56,106 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear fuel pipe corroded/ osf floor under mat showing corrosion.slight play top & bottom steering colum bushes.

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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N133 HCR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N133 HCR, 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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N133 HCR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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