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N141 YOV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,448 mi
Last recorded44,448 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 YOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,249 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 44,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 44,103 miles

Nearside aim on max

some wear wipers

Pass 26 May 2015 43,774 miles

rear subframe corroded slightly

Fail 13 May 2015 43,771 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 2 May 2014 42,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,409 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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N141 YOV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N141 YOV, 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 N141 YOV registered?

N141 YOV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N141 YOV safe to buy?

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