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N638 BUY

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,786 mi
Last recorded22,786 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 BUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 22,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,284 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 22,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 21,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 20,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,873 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 20,871 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,378 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2015 20,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,634 miles

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

battery warning light on

near side outer sill has some surface corrosion but appears sound

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Feb 2014 19,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

battery warning light on

near side outer sill has some surface corrosion but appears sound

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,129 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack 145/70/12

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,475 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished & starting to crack 145/70/12

Fail 16 Feb 2012 18,475 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished & starting to crack 145/70/12

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,654 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished & starting to crack 145/70/12

Fail 16 Feb 2011 17,654 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished & starting to crack 145/70/12

Fail 16 Feb 2010 16,250 miles

Top engine stabilizer bush worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,250 miles

Top engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,504 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,399 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads worn 50%

Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,368 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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N638 BUY is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N638 BUY, 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 N638 BUY registered?

N638 BUY is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N638 BUY safe to buy?

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