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N37 GRV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,256 mi
Last recorded29,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 GRV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 29,256 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Corrosion sill area

Pass 4 Feb 2021 29,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,964 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 28,964 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Nov 2019 28,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Both rear tyres excessively Old (DOT 475<(1995)

Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,255 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,057 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,796 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,560 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,018 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f-o/s/f outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,149 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,934 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 24,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,544 miles

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

off side front outer sill has small hole

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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N37 GRV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N37 GRV, 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 N37 GRV registered?

N37 GRV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N37 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 GRV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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