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N347 UFL

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

1,783 mi
Last recorded1,783 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 UFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 1,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 1,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Check bulb orientation/security (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 89 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody repairs covered with underseal

Fail 1 Sep 2020 22 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody repairs covered with underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR SHIFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear shift oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 98,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,414 miles

battery wiring gromit not correctly fitted in boot

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint (advise replacement)

play in offside front upper suspension ball joint (advise replacement)

sills have been repaired and undersealed

slight play in nearside front lower susoension ball joint

slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

suspect non standard gaitors fitted to ball joints

Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,409 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery wiring gromit not correctly fitted in boot

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint (advise replacement)

play in offside front upper suspension ball joint (advise replacement)

sills have been repaired and undersealed

slight play in nearside front lower susoension ball joint

slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

suspect non standard gaitors fitted to ball joints

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,639 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 91,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 37,339 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,560 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 33,560 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 29,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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N347 UFL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N347 UFL, 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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N347 UFL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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