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N721 YAV

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 YAV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 75,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,326 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 72,171 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,171 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 11 May 2010 72,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

ofside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 721,456 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 23 Jul 2009 721,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,110 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 72,110 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,795 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 71,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front inner wings excessively corroded and holed near "A" panels

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,070 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 71,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 70,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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N721 YAV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N721 YAV, 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 N721 YAV registered?

N721 YAV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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