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N310 UTT

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,250 mi
Last recorded85,250 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 UTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,418 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer sills to floor are heavily under sealed

rear floor corroded

vehicle has been subjected to extensive welding repairs

Fail 20 Feb 2015 76,412 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer sills to floor are heavily under sealed

rear floor corroded

vehicle has been subjected to extensive welding repairs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 693,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,504 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 56,504 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front cv boot perished

Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,188 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 56,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,795 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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N310 UTT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N310 UTT, 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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N310 UTT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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