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N407 MGC

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

23,982 mi
Last recorded23,982 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 MGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f floor/jacking point damaged and slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 23,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f floor/jacking point damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 23,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,888 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 23,865 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 23,832 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

battery loose

Nearside Front sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2017 23,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front tyre walls are cracked.

Front sill ends both sides are corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 23,793 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 23,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 23,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 23,518 miles

Advise some corrosion to n/s/sill/floor area.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,518 miles

Advise some corrosion to n/s/sill/floor area.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 19,673 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,964 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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N407 MGC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N407 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 N407 MGC registered?

N407 MGC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N407 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N407 MGC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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