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N503 GTP

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,363 mi
Last recorded3,363 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 GTP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 3,363 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust deteriorated

nearside A piller starting to corrode

nearside bottom ball joint has play

offside front floor slight crack

offside top and bottom ball joints has play

Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside A pillar panel starting to corrode

nearside top and bottom ball joints slight play

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

head light dip switch worn

nearside and offside front knukle joint rubber deteriorated

rear subframe starting to corrode

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 28 May 2012 81,294 miles

wiper linkage worn

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

flasher/dip switch worn

Fail 14 May 2012 81,284 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

flasher / dip switch worn

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside and offside rear radius arms

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,403 miles

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

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

front tyres are different size to rear

Pass 26 May 2009 44,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2009 44,209 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 37,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 34,323 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 34,323 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 May 2006 31,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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N503 GTP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N503 GTP, 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 N503 GTP registered?

N503 GTP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N503 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 GTP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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