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N450 HCR

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,139 mi
Last recorded78,139 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 HCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,129 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,348 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

adv o/s front floor corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,567 miles

Bad Oil Leak from Engine

Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Bad Oil Leak from Engine

Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,817 miles

Splits in both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,206 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

play in all ball joints

Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

play in all ball joints

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,203 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,203 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,820 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 52,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N450 HCR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N450 HCR, 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 N450 HCR registered?

N450 HCR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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