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N273 CUY

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 CUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 73,569 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 73,566 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 73,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 73,005 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,814 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 70,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 69,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,242 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 68,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 67,579 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 67,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 67,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,733 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 63,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 56,664 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in o/s & n/s rear suspension trailing arm bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2005 52,853 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 52,853 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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N273 CUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 N273 CUY, 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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N273 CUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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