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N479 BAR

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 BAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,002 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,762 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,030 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 88,014 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Casing corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,073 miles

N/S/F STEERING GAITE SLIGHTLY SPLIT O/S/F STEERING GAITE SLIGHTLY SLIT

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,423 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,006 miles

General cosmetic corrosion over much of the vehicles underside.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,006 miles

General cosmetic corrosion over much of the vehicles underside.

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Offside rear inner seal has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,415 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit!

Both front upper suspension ball joints have slight free play!

Vehicle has corrosion to body areas!

Vehicle has corrosion to underside areas!

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,451 miles

Body is corroded in places common to this vehicle!

Corrosion over much of the underside!

NS front CV gator deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt!

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,292 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,292 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,081 miles

Knocking nois on front nearside wheel

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)

Offside 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 13 Nov 2009 53,901 miles

offside front floor corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 53,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front engine mounting worn / split causing excessive movement in engine when steering turned/moved

offside front floor corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,532 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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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N479 BAR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N479 BAR, 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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N479 BAR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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