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N412 AOF

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,870 mi
Last recorded45,870 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 AOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,544 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,627 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 28,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 28,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 18,381 miles

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2009 8,031 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 7,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 7,578 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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N412 AOF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N412 AOF, 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 N412 AOF registered?

N412 AOF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N412 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N412 AOF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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