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N359 XOE

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,794 mi
Last recorded66,794 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 XOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,794 miles

Front both side headlamp has poor beam paten

Front both side inner wheel arch in poor condition

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

handbrake cable slightly corroded

under vehicle has bean under sealed

Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both side headlamp has poor beam paten

Front both side inner wheel arch in poor condition

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

handbrake cable slightly corroded

under vehicle has bean under sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,293 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,438 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 64,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,677 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 62,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,467 miles

both front cv boot perished

corrosion to inner sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 59,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front to back fuel pipe heavily corroded that goes to fuel filter

Hole in floor under spare wheel caused by corrosion

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,935 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boby work under front off side wheel arch corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boby work under front off side wheel arch corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,547 miles

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

lower bump stops front suspension;corrosion: brake & fuel pipes at rear,h/b cables,&rear sub frame (very thin)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,518 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower bump stops front suspension;corrosion: brake & fuel pipes at rear,h/b cables,&rear sub frame (very thin)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,524 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 48,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

feul pipes corroded

top engine mounting worn

Pass 11 Jan 2006 45,170 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 45,160 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N359 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N359 XOE, 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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N359 XOE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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