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N38 LGN

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,471 mi
Last recorded59,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 LGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,251 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust system is too close to heatshielding under the vehicle, and also contacting rear valance. Realignment advised, paying attention to air-gaps in hot areas.

The engine's fuel management system is so far out of adjustment that raw fuel is burning in the exhaust pipe, causing the cat to set fire to the heat-shielding under the vehicle. Advise vehicle is not driven until fuelling issues resolved.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing corrosion

offside front wing corrosion

Pass 6 May 2008 55,678 miles

Nearside 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 18 May 2007 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 May 2007 46,094 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 35,418 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 35,418 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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N38 LGN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N38 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N38 LGN registered?

N38 LGN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N38 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N38 LGN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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