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N686 CHL

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,102 mi
Last recorded63,102 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 CHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,102 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 63,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed wont read on machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 62,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,289 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front subframe tower bolt bushes have slight play

front engine steadybolt missing also one loose

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,209 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,912 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,912 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,272 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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N686 CHL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N686 CHL, 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 N686 CHL registered?

N686 CHL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N686 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N686 CHL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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