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N541 UBD

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,545 mi
Last recorded90,545 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 UBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 10,535 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 10,523 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle slightly corroded underneath

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,191 miles

Corroded underneath vehicle

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 90,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Corroded underneath vehicle

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,166 miles

slight corrosion to offside inner arch

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency low

Service brake efficiency low

Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency low

Service brake efficiency low

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,597 miles

Centre Front Oil leak from engine/transmission ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,597 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front subframe front o/s and n/s bolts insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Front Oil leak from engine/transmission ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 89,045 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,043 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,514 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,154 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,153 miles

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

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 78,263 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 78,260 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N541 UBD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N541 UBD, 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 N541 UBD registered?

N541 UBD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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