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N346 GDM

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,966 mi
Last recorded44,966 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 GDM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 44,966 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 44,770 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2022 44,780 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested bet test indicates co hc lamda could harm machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,779 miles

Both front doors starting to corrode

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

inner and outer sills stating to corrode

Pass 23 Dec 2019 42,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,315 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,306 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,306 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)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,230 miles

Both front tyres damaged slightly on outer edges

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

Fail 10 May 2012 42,207 miles

Nearside 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)

Battery box holed & corroded

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer edges

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

Possible unseen further corrosion to rear vehicle structure due to evidence of heavy water ingress

Pass 10 May 2011 41,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 41,256 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

battery compartment corroded and battery insecure

slight play in both upper and lower front swivel joints

slight play in offside upper swivel joint

Pass 19 May 2009 40,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,858 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 39,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 39,064 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 39,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 38,141 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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N346 GDM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N346 GDM, 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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N346 GDM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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