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N447 KFR

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,268 mi
Last recorded21,268 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 KFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,268 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 21,228 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,694 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 18,655 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,579 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 16,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 14,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play on nearside bottom balljoint

Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play on nearside bottom balljoint

Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,434 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,327 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 12,327 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 10,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,310 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 8,310 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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N447 KFR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N447 KFR, 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 N447 KFR registered?

N447 KFR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N447 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 KFR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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