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N138 HLG

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,087 mi
Last recorded62,087 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,087 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 61,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,276 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

1 both front upper and lower swivel joints would benefit being lubricated.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 57,301 miles

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

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

some rust on outer sills and some rust on floor both sides

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 HLG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLG, 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 N138 HLG registered?

N138 HLG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N138 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 HLG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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