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N343 ENO

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 ENO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,557 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 95,532 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 95,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,689 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 77,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,893 miles

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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,665 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,038 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,038 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,237 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,782 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,115 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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N343 ENO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N343 ENO, 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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N343 ENO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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