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N658 BVR

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,036 mi
Last recorded80,036 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN658 BVR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,036 miles

n/s/f top ball joint worn

Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,036 miles

n/s/f top ball joint worn

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 74,785 miles

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

nearside front suspension knuckle joint rubber boot slightly split

signs of corrosion to offside front floor

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 74,750 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

nearside front suspension knuckle joint rubber boot slightly split

offside rear parking brake has low effort

signs of corrosion to offside front floor

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge

slight moevement in offside front lower ball joint

slight movement in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,608 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge

slight moevement in offside front lower ball joint

slight movement in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 27 May 2008 63,892 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering column

Fail 27 May 2008 63,892 miles

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

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

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

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

locking device not active on steering column

slight movement in steering column

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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N658 BVR is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N658 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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N658 BVR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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