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N29 XBD

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,445 mi
Last recorded49,445 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 XBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,445 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

body corroded around front and rear windscreens

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,023 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,023 miles

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

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

offside front wing,front valance and nearside front wheel arch very corroded and some corrosion near headlights.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,408 miles

rear silencer and pipe corroded.

some corrosion around headlights,front valance,nearside and offside outer sills.

some wear in nearside rear radius arm suspension unit.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,408 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer and pipe corroded.

some corrosion around headlights,front valance,nearside and offside outer sills.

some wear in nearside rear radius arm suspension unit.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,544 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 40,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low.

nearside rear tyre tread low and some perish cracks.

some play/wear in nearside front top steering swivel and offside front lower swivel.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,377 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,285 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,913 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front bump stop clearance near limit.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,414 miles

some corrosion in offside front outer sill.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 20,427 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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N29 XBD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N29 XBD, 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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N29 XBD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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