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N287 CUY

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,505 mi
Last recorded33,505 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 CUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,713 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N287 CUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N287 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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How do I check the history of N287 CUY?

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What year was N287 CUY registered?

N287 CUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 April 1996.

Is N287 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 CUY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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