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N529 MHR

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,660 mi
Last recorded11,660 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 MHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 11,660 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 11,657 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,469 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside and nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 11,469 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside and nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2014 11,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

water leak poss pump

Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,884 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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N529 MHR is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N529 MHR, 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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N529 MHR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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