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N350 SUT

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 SUT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,301 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrotion to n/s and o/s front outer sill panels outside of prescribed areas

Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,263 miles

N/s/r light lens cracked.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play in n/s/f top ball joint and front wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,263 miles

N/s/r light lens cracked.

Slight play in n/s/f top ball joint and front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/f wiper splitting. N/s/f ball joints slight play. O/s/f inner brake pad low.

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/f wiper splitting. N/s/f ball joints slight play. O/s/f inner brake pad low.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,264 miles

1/ Emissions just within limits.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,264 miles

1/ Emissions just within limits.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,054 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 43,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 SUT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N350 SUT, 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 N350 SUT registered?

N350 SUT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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