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N563 SMV

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,730 mi
Last recorded56,730 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 SMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 56,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 56,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 55,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 5 May 2018 55,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 54,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,429 miles

both front indicators just meet for colour

exhaust corroding/slight blow

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f upper ball joint has play

rack gaitors perishing

slight oil leak

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,366 miles

all suspension shows sighns of age & wear

front indicators loosing colour

play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,196 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 54,196 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s and o/s front seats have slight lift on catches

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,961 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 52,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N563 SMV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N563 SMV, 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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N563 SMV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N563 SMV safe to buy?

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