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N350 RJV

1996 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,539 mi
Last recorded2,539 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 RJV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 2,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2017 25,769 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor where foot well meets under rear seats next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing and no grease coming out (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor where foot well meets under rear seats next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion door skin (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wing panel separated (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery tray in boot floor slight corrosion

registration plate light dim

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,628 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

General corrosion

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear radius arm bearings

Fail 21 Aug 2015 99,626 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

General corrosion

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear radius arm bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,889 miles

Coolant leak

General corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper missing

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N350 RJV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N350 RJV, 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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N350 RJV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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