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N317 KOU

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 KOU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,713 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under front wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 81,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,427 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 81,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,579 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

hole in n/s/f inner wheel arch area

Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

hole in n/s/f inner wheel arch area

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 80,090 miles

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,400 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 79,400 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,636 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,905 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 77,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,638 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 73,637 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,321 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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N317 KOU is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N317 KOU, 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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N317 KOU is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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