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N581 XOF

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,342 mi
Last recorded6,342 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 XOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 6,342 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 5,803 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 4,073 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 4,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 3,132 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 3,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,886 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 18 Aug 2011 1,070 miles

Brake pads low

Near side front subframe mounting starting to split

Play in both front hubs

Rear subframe getting rusty

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in off side bottom ball joint

Fail 17 Aug 2011 1,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pads low

Near side front subframe mounting starting to split

Play in both front hubs

Rear subframe getting rusty

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,567 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 92,497 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,598 miles

cv boots perished

rear subframe corroding

sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,661 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,296 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 58,022 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 51,627 miles

Front swivel joints have some play.

N/S outer sill rusty.

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition.

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2005 51,566 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting splitting. †

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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N581 XOF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N581 XOF, 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 N581 XOF registered?

N581 XOF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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