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N1 CUW

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,766 mi
Last recorded33,766 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 CUW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 33,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Spot light inop

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,327 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 33,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 32,677 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,338 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,338 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,059 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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N1 CUW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 N1 CUW, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N1 CUW registered?

N1 CUW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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