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N701 ENE

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 ENE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,141 miles

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

n/s front flasher faulty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 69,521 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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust flex damaged

minor movement in front wishbone bushes

slight play osf lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,854 miles

all four tyres inner and outer walls cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,854 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

all four tyres inner and outer walls 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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N701 ENE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N701 ENE, 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 N701 ENE registered?

N701 ENE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N701 ENE safe to buy?

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