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N674 EBF

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN674 EBF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,012 miles

n/s rear brake slight sticking

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake servo corroded

n/s front tyre cracking on tread

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

o/s and n/s rear floors corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

slight corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s front floors corroded and weak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,285 miles

front brake discs pitted

n/s front tyre low

o/s and n/s front floor corroded and weak

under vehicle has coverd in under seal

Fail 1 Nov 2011 16,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads low

n/s front tyre low

o/s and n/s front floor corroded and weak

rear bumper insicure

under vehicle has coverd in under seal

Pass 11 Nov 2010 15,446 miles

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,701 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,289 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,862 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 11,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front nearside tyre is persihed/cracked

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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N674 EBF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N674 EBF, 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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N674 EBF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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