MOT Status
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98,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
steering column lover bush worn
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
o/s and n/s parking brake performance low - requirements just met
o/s headlight beam image slightly weak
slight play in lower steering column bush, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, n/s/r 7mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 165/60/12 71h
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling parking brake cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling parking brake cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
o/s and n/s parking brake performance low - requirements just met
o/s headlight beam image slightly weak
slight play in lower steering column bush, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, n/s/r 7mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 165/60/12 71h
oil leak
top engine stabilizer bar bushes worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside door mirror to low
Rear rubber suspension cones perished
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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N405 MGC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 N405 MGC, 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 N405 MGC registered?
N405 MGC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is N405 MGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N405 MGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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