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N304 JOR

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,656 mi
Last recorded87,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 JOR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE- slight play in nearside front upper swivel joint

both front brake discs corroded

both sills corroded and holed

slight play in both rear trailing arm front bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,118 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating

Rear section of exhaust becoming rusty

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint.

Fail 30 May 2007 75,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

rear section of exhaust becoming rusty

slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,031 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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N304 JOR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N304 JOR, 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 N304 JOR registered?

N304 JOR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N304 JOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N304 JOR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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