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N413 EKP

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

525 mi
Last recorded525 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN413 EKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2020 525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,771 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 10,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,498 miles

Both outer sills weak at front edges

Exhaust to gearbox support bracket missing but exhaust secure

Nearside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Sill to floor areas generally weak

Slight play in front ball joints

Fail 23 Jun 2012 10,451 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both outer sills weak at front edges

Engine idle speed a little fast

Exhaust to gearbox support bracket missing but exhaust secure

Nearside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Sill to floor areas generally weak

Slight play in front ball joints

Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,148 miles

Offside handbrake effort low

Very slight play in ball joints

Fail 18 Jun 2011 10,148 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside handbrake effort low

Very slight play in ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,033 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 9,033 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 7,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 6,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,394 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 6,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 106 miles

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

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

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

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

Signs of corrision on boot floor

Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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N413 EKP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N413 EKP, 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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N413 EKP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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