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N458 YOX

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131 mi
Last recorded131 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 YOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,991 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 91,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body corrosion apparrant.

oil leakage from transmission / engine area.

Pass 20 May 2013 91,601 miles

body corrosion apparrant.

oil leakage from transmission / engine area.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 84,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear boot straps broken.

oil leaking from front drive shafts inner seals.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,027 miles

both rear boot straps broken.

oil leaking from front drive shafts inner seals.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,511 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 55,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,503 miles

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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N458 YOX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N458 YOX, 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 N458 YOX registered?

N458 YOX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N458 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 YOX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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