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N314 BBA

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,212 mi
Last recorded91,212 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 BBA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,212 miles

Nearside Rear Slightly binding

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2021 91,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slightly binding

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,208 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 91,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear both rear radius arm bushes worn

Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,442 miles

Emissions not tested Emission not tested due too cooling fault (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear both rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,186 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight movement

Both rear radius arms have slight play in a pin/bush

floor pan heavily corroded on both sides (near front wheel arch)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,205 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,774 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 70,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,734 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,231 miles

CORROSION N/S/F WING

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CORROSION N/S/F WING

GEAR SELECTOR LEAK

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

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

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

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

ROCKER COVER LEAK

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,838 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,838 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,013 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 55,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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N314 BBA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N314 BBA, 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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N314 BBA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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