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N716 KGV

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 KGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,239 miles

Both rear shocks have no resistance

Damage to front exhaust section

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre flat

When PARK selected reversing lights illuminated

Fail 29 Aug 2018 55,095 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shocks have no resistance

Damage to front exhaust section

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre flat

When PARK selected reversing lights illuminated

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,729 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,726 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front a panel getting rusty

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system getting rusty

rear sub frame getting rusty

Pass 4 May 2016 51,331 miles

both outer sills getting rusty

exhaust system rusty

front subframe mounts slight movement

n/s rack end bush slight movement

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f upper knuckle slight movement

rear subframe mounts getting rusty

rear subframe rusty and back part bent

slight manifold blow from gasket

Fail 4 May 2016 51,331 miles

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

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

both outer sills getting rusty

exhaust system rusty

front subframe mounts slight movement

n/s rack end bush slight movement

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f upper knuckle slight movement

rear subframe mounts getting rusty

rear subframe rusty and back part bent

slight manifold blow from gasket

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,635 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,806 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 46,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,096 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,095 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,176 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside seat belt buckle difficult to operate

Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,889 miles

engine top steady bar bush worn

front offside suspension slightly soft

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 39,912 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,078 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 26,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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N716 KGV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N716 KGV, 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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N716 KGV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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