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N305 CMC

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,092 mi
Last recorded64,092 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 CMC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,092 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 64,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,053 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 61,052 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,365 miles

advise front floors are corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,199 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 55,161 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,342 miles

NEARSIDE SILL BECOMING CORRODED.

REAR SUBFRAME BECMING CORRODED.

SILL EDGES CORRODED.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

NEARSIDE SILL BECOMING CORRODED.

REAR SUBFRAME BECMING CORRODED.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,157 miles

Light surface corrosion seen at brake pipe ends.

Play in nearside rear radius arm, not excessive.

Recent heavy coating of "Waxoil" applied underside, front to rear & side to side.

Slight play both sides top & bottom front suspension swivels.

noted intermittent throttle sticking.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,735 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

ADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

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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N305 CMC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N305 CMC, 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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N305 CMC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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