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N552 HCR

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,887 mi
Last recorded14,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 HCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 14,887 miles

no rear seats no seatbelts fitted black underseal under body and parts

Pass 30 May 2019 14,148 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2018 13,096 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,820 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2016 12,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,232 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,209 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 12,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,196 miles

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

both front brake discs corrded/worn

engine stabilzer bushes worn

Fail 23 Jun 2008 12,183 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front brake discs corrded/worn

both fronts outer sills to floor insecurre jaggerd edges

engine stabilzer bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2006 12,134 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 12,134 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine stabalizer bar bushes worn

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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N552 HCR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N552 HCR, 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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N552 HCR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N552 HCR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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