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N138 HFS

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,733 mi
Last recorded47,733 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 HFS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,733 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,133 miles

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

Signs of "play" in n/s and o/s upper ball joints

Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,133 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Signs of "play" in n/s and o/s upper ball joints

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,698 miles

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

N/s front top ball joint has slight "play".

N/s outer sill weak.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,698 miles

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

N/s outer sill corroded and weak.

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,669 miles

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

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

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

N/s outer sill corroded and weak.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,539 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2011 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 42,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,943 miles

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

corrosion starting in o/s sill

Fail 27 May 2010 41,943 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in o/s sill

Pass 14 May 2009 41,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 40,699 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 40,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 40,005 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 40,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 38,917 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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N138 HFS is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N138 HFS, 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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N138 HFS is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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