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N562 XSA

1996 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,441 mi
Last recorded44,441 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 XSA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 44,441 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 44,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 44,417 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high Emissions not testable (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion present at both upper door pillars to roof areas.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 43,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 43,869 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,318 miles

exhaust blowing to mot limits.

front discs in poor condition.

o/s front inner wing weak

rear floors weak

rear sub frame weak

unable to check outer sills due to trim.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,403 miles

possible incorrect repair to n/s outer sill

unable to fully check outer sills due to trim

Fail 14 Apr 2008 39,324 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

unable to fully check outer sills due to trim

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 34,429 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 34,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

o/s/fbump stop missing

unable to check outer sills due to trim fitted

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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N562 XSA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N562 XSA, 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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N562 XSA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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