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N607 SPR

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,914 mi
Last recorded40,914 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN607 SPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,914 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 40,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,572 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,137 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 32,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 31,974 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,974 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,313 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 31,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,977 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 28,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,284 miles

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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N607 SPR 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 70.6%.

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 N607 SPR, 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 N607 SPR registered?

N607 SPR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N607 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N607 SPR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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