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N612 BVR

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,609 mi
Last recorded39,609 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 BVR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,609 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,723 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,469 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 32,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,990 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,831 miles

offside rear brake backplate poss damp????

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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N612 BVR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N612 BVR, 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 N612 BVR registered?

N612 BVR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N612 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N612 BVR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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