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N150 LWW

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

56,756 mi
Last recorded56,756 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 LWW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,756 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

front floors damaged and corroded around jacking points

Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,756 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

front floors damaged and corroded around jacking points

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,151 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 52,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 52,158 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo assistance poor

Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo assistance poor

Pass 16 May 2013 48,166 miles

no rear seat belts fitted or seats

oil leak front of engine

Fail 3 May 2013 48,138 miles

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

no rear seat belts fitted or seats

oil leak front of engine

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,010 miles

corrosion on fuel filter pipe rec / rep

rear number plate starting to stain

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,010 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

corrosion on fuel filter pipe rec / rep

rear number plate starting to stain

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,667 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

oil leak on engine rec / insp

signs of slight movement in o/side and n/side steering swivels

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,667 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

oil leak on engine rec / insp

signs of slight movement in o/side and n/side steering swivels

Pass 7 May 2010 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear subframe and vehicle underbody

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear subframe and vehicle underbody

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,124 miles

dent in o/s/f wing,very bad oil leaks,surface corrosion to various brake pipes,slight corrodsion and pitting to front brake discs,o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,play in n/s/f wheel bearing,rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 45,551 miles

corrosion on sills to floor sections

n/side front tie bar slightly bent

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

very bad oil leaks on engine unit, recommend repair

Fail 26 Apr 2008 45,551 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion on sills to floor sections

front s/frame n/side rear mounting, starting to separate, rec/ rep

n/side front tie bar slightly bent

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

very bad oil leaks on engine unit, recommend repair

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,997 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 44,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,545 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,545 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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N150 LWW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N150 LWW, 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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N150 LWW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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