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N614 DAB

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN614 DAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,941 miles

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,398 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look worn

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

water leak

welding repairs to body .. and rear subframe

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,393 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor repairs (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look worn

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

water leak

welding repairs to body .. and rear subframe

Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,357 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame mounting inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame mounting inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front floor corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,785 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,410 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,075 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,075 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,243 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 55,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,954 miles

surface corrosion on underbody in places,rear subframe corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2008 43,824 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

surface corrosion on underbody in places,rear subframe corroding

Pass 25 May 2007 39,525 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,376 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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N614 DAB is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N614 DAB, 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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N614 DAB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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