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N493 WDP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 WDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,153 miles

Both door mirrors damaged not effecting view to the rear

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 69,111 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front footwells slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front footwells slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,953 miles

slight corrossion rear brake pipes

slight play nearisde rear radius arm

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,886 miles

center section of exhaust blowing slightly at joint

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes

slight play nearside rear radius arm

washers partially blocked

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,834 miles

both rear outer tyre walls cracking slightly

front subframe rear bushes splitting

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipe

slight corrossion offside and nearside rear brake pipes

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,976 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight gas leak centre silencer box

slight play nearside rear radius arm

slight play offside front top ball joint

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,973 miles

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)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight gas leak centre silencer box

slight play nearside rear radius arm

slight play offside front top ball joint

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,248 miles

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

outer constant velocity gaitors cracking

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipe at rear end

slight corrossion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

slight play nearside rear radius arm

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,248 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

outer constant velocity gaitors cracking

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipe at rear end

slight corrossion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

slight play nearside rear radius arm

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,756 miles

both rear outer tyre walls cracking

exhaust flexi section damaged

front brake discs corroded

slight play nearside rear radius arm

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,756 miles

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 Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both rear outer tyre walls cracking

exhaust flexi section damaged

front brake discs corroded

slight play nearside rear radius arm

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,083 miles

boot lid corroded around hinges

both outer CV boots cracking

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2012 66,083 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot lid corroded around hinges

both outer CV boots cracking

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,454 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,207 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 61,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 59,078 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,498 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 57,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,403 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 55,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Service 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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N493 WDP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N493 WDP, 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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N493 WDP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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