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N276 OYV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

20,847 mi
Last recorded20,847 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 OYV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,847 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 20,847 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Battery box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 20,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 19,621 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 19,621 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,588 miles

Nearside Front door lower edge rusted holed

Fail 23 Jun 2017 19,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and front of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front door lower edge rusted holed

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,477 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 19,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,449 miles

Engine stabilizer bushes worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,165 miles

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

Centre exhaust box weak.

Engine stabilizer bushes worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 19,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 18,839 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 18,287 miles

front floor pan areas corroded

o/s/f tyre rubber perished

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 16,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front floor pans corroded

n/s sill non prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive

o/s sill non prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,239 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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N276 OYV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N276 OYV, 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 N276 OYV registered?

N276 OYV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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