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N675 HLC

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 HLC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 77,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,195 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 77,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 72,471 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front + worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,205 miles

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

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

front tyres part worn.

rear tyres perished.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,200 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

front tyres part worn.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,770 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside mirror not fully secured

Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside mirror not fully secured

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,221 miles

*** offside front floor pan holed and corroded ***

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,221 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

*** offside front floor pan holed and corroded ***

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 65,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres slightly offshape

exhaust smokey

front exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorating

nearside rear axle bush slight movement

offside front shock absorber very slight leak

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 65,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly offshape

exhaust smokey

front exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorating

nearside rear axle bush slight movement

offside front shock absorber very slight leak

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 63,936 miles

offside front shock absorber weak

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 63,936 miles

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

offside front shock absorber weak

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,977 miles

drivers door edge is heavily corroded

front brake pads may be low

rear nearside radius arm bush is worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,977 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door edge is heavily corroded

front brake pads may be low

rear nearside radius arm bush is worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,305 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk will soon need attention

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emissions may soon need attention

Front offside subframe mounting perished

Rear nearside subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2009 60,305 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk will soon need attention

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emissions may soon need attention

Front offside subframe mounting perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear nearside subframe corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 58,183 miles

both front tyres worn

both outer body sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 55,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,950 miles

exhaust downpipe is leaking

oil leak

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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N675 HLC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N675 HLC, 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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N675 HLC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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