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N489 LCK

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,018 mi
Last recorded18,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 LCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,018 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 18,018 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,722 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,536 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,016 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 16,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,612 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 16,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,651 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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N489 LCK is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N489 LCK, 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 N489 LCK registered?

N489 LCK is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N489 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 LCK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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