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N37 LGN

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,499 mi
Last recorded55,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 LGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,545 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,545 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,924 miles

slight play in steering column bush.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,215 miles

slight play in steering column bush.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,647 miles

slight play in steering column bush.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (sealed unit ) (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering column bush.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,549 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,549 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,212 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,696 miles

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 LGN is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N37 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

N37 LGN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N37 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 LGN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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