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N589 YNN

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 YNN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear attachment areas (sills & boot (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills extensively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear attachment areas as other side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker prescribed area excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills extensively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,582 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage plastic wheel arch insecure at rear edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of front subframe mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 701,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear shock absorber cover missing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,119 miles

offside rear shock absorber cover missing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,119 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,217 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 51,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,081 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 47,900 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 47,900 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N589 YNN is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N589 YNN, 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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N589 YNN is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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