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N565 NCD

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,552 mi
Last recorded38,552 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 NCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 38,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

earth wire connected from front to the rear routed under the vehicle is insecure in places

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm bushed deteriorated and has slight play

nearside rear tyre low on tread and deteriorated

surface corrosion visible around outer sills

Fail 29 Dec 2011 38,549 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

earth wire connected from front to the rear routed under the vehicle is insecure in places

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm bushed deteriorated and has slight play

nearside rear tyre low on tread and deteriorated

nearside track rod end ball joint boot split

offside front inner constant velocity gater insecure

surface corrosion visible around outer sills

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,548 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 38,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 38,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 72,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 72,349 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 38,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,497 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2006 32,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N565 NCD is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N565 NCD, 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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N565 NCD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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