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N422 AEO

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,001 mi
Last recorded57,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 AEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,598 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 59,569 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 55,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,625 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 53,623 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,962 miles

Both front tie bar bushes badly cracking

Both outer sills badly rusted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,958 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear floor pan in boot (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated by gear box lower (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,108 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

front offside subframe hold and rusted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,936 miles

Both Rear And O/S/F Tyres Starting To Perish

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,817 miles

front floor pans corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 47,815 miles

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

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

front floor pans corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,545 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,865 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 42,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,528 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,703 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

oil leak

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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N422 AEO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N422 AEO, 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 N422 AEO registered?

N422 AEO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N422 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N422 AEO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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