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N15 ATA

1997 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,642 mi
Last recorded80,642 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 ATA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 80,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 76,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 76,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Objects hanging from mirror obstructing view

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 70,599 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 70,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,634 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,152 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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N15 ATA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 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 N15 ATA, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N15 ATA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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