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N530 OPN

1996 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,903 mi
Last recorded31,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 OPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 31,903 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 31,561 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,472 miles

both floors have been under sealed and maybe concealing corrosion

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 31,219 miles

vehicle has been undersealed including both floors and metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,684 miles

vehicle has been heavily under sealed and extensively repaired

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,511 miles

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

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

both floors have been undersealed and maybe concealing corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

both front floors starting to split

slight play in offside rear radious arm bearing

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,333 miles

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

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,416 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted noise level ok

both front bump stops require attention soon

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front pads wearing thin

nearside top ball joint has slight play

oil leak around engine

slight play in both offside ball joints

slight play in both rear handbrake pivit points

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,227 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

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

fuel filter requires attention soon (slight weap)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,552 miles

after market exhaust fitted (noise level on limit)

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

slight play in nearside and offside front top ball joints

vheicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2009 11,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

after market exhaust fitted (noise level on limit)

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

slight play in nearside and offside front top ball joints

vheicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2008 302 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 82,308 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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N530 OPN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 N530 OPN, 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 N530 OPN registered?

N530 OPN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N530 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 OPN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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