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N140 WUY

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,429 mi
Last recorded51,429 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 WUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,429 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust blowing at various joints

Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust blowing at various joints

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,553 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,659 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,767 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,099 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,178 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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N140 WUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N140 WUY, 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 N140 WUY registered?

N140 WUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N140 WUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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