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N31 LGN

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,859 mi
Last recorded92,859 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 LGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,636 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrossion n/s/r outer sill

Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,270 miles

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

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrossion n/s/r outer sill

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,910 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 39,910 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (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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N31 LGN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N31 LGN, 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 N31 LGN registered?

N31 LGN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N31 LGN safe to buy?

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