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N279 CUY

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 CUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 44,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 44,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,507 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2017 44,502 miles

Emissions not tested co2 reading high, to Smokey to carry out full test (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel / inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,977 miles

Rear boot floor is corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear boot floor is corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,788 miles

corrosion to spare wheel well

high imbalance to rear brakes

strands broken from handbrake cable

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,893 miles

drivers door has been temporarily repaired to sharp edges

floor corrosion at offside front only just outside prescribed area of front subframe mounting

Fail 24 Oct 2013 41,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

drivers door has been temporarily repaired to sharp edges

floor corrosion at offside front only just outside prescribed area of front subframe mounting

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,661 miles

boot floor has corrosion outside of prescribed areas

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 40,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,235 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 39,235 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,370 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,349 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,577 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 30,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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N279 CUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N279 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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N279 CUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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