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N43 OYU

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,194 mi
Last recorded71,194 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 OYU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point /sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 71,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch at rear/front floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch at rear/front floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 70,710 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke emmitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch at rear/front floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch at rear/front floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,221 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,348 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,314 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,057 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,057 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,586 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,145 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,145 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,061 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 42,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,504 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 29,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,825 miles

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

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

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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N43 OYU is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N43 OYU, 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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N43 OYU is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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