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N411 FBP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN411 FBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,996 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,829 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 82,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened by sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened by sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,371 miles

Corrosion around offside headlamp.

Exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Fail 7 Jul 2018 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion around offside headlamp.

Exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,436 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,435 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,469 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,315 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 76,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 74,691 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 74,686 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,922 miles

both outer floor edges strating to corrde

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2006 70,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

both front outer floor edges corroding

exhaust system cooroded

rear panel corroded

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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N411 FBP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N411 FBP, 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 N411 FBP registered?

N411 FBP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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