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N52 LDX

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 LDX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,555 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 91,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,210 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 89,210 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,210 miles

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

steering column switches loose

Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,210 miles

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

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

steering column switches loose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,656 miles

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

indicator switch loose

wiper switch loose

wipers do not always operate at correct speed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 87,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively note / blade not touching screen in some places (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively note / blade not touching screen in some places (8.2.2)

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

indicator switch loose

wiper switch loose

wipers do not always operate at correct speed

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,646 miles

steering track needs checking

Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,641 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering track needs checking

Pass 28 May 2014 84,337 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 84,333 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2013 82,717 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 82,717 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2012 79,709 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 79,709 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 76,668 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 76,665 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 72,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 67,571 miles

slight damage to n/s floor

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,722 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 58,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 53,598 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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N52 LDX is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N52 LDX, 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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N52 LDX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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