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N190 ECM

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,113 mi
Last recorded10,113 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 ECM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 10,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 10,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 10,015 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 9,714 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 9,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 9,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 9,610 miles

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

Slght exhaust leak centre section joint

Pass 25 Jun 2016 9,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 8,489 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,062 miles

N/S washer blocked.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 6,320 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 6,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,282 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 6,280 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 4,613 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 4,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,380 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,805 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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N190 ECM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N190 ECM, 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 N190 ECM registered?

N190 ECM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N190 ECM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 ECM shows 18 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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