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N447 KWL

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 KWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,937 miles

Advise on colour output of extra lights fitted to front of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,935 miles

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

Advise on colour output of extra lights fitted to front of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,905 miles

Advise on colour output of extra lights fitted to front of vehicle

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,895 miles

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

Advise on colour output on extra lights fitted to front of vehicle

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 41,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 41,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emmisions results : co 1.25, hc 108, Lambda 0.97

Vehicle only driven during times of high visability (no side or head lamps)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

over size wheels fitted

roll cage fitted to vehicle

unable to inspect all tyre valves due to crome covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2010 35,045 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

angle eyes fitted to front /not possition lamps/

brake service

bucked seats fitted to front / seat loose but secured/

front suspension noisey / no play found /

over size wheels fitted

roll cage fitted to vehicle

unable to inspect all tyre valves due to crome covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,784 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 24,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KWL is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KWL, 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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N447 KWL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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