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N735 KNG

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,514 mi
Last recorded70,514 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 KNG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,514 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front sub frame off side rear mount deteriorating

near side front and off side front inner wheel arches holed by corrosion around door hinge bolts

off side boot floor corroding around subframe mounting

off side door heavily corroded at bottom (scins have seperated)

rear subframe starting to corrode

vehicle has onset of corrosion

windscreen starting to delaminate around outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front sub frame off side rear mount deteriorating

near side front and off side front inner wheel arches holed by corrosion around door hinge bolts

off side boot floor corroding around subframe mounting

off side door heavily corroded at bottom (scins have seperated)

rear subframe starting to corrode

vehicle has onset of corrosion

windscreen starting to delaminate around outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,374 miles

front bumper slighly loose

front floors weak

h/b clevis pins seized

rear floors weak

rear subframe corroded and weak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front bumper slighly loose

front floors weak

h/b clevis pins seized

rear floors weak

rear subframe corroded and weak

Fail 31 May 2012 70,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

front pads low

play in nsf wheel bearing

play nsf top joint

Pass 23 May 2011 67,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak

osf tyre worn

underbody corroded and weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,160 miles

Both Offside ball joints worn-slight lift\play

Corrosion to both sills

Exhaust front pipe thin

Nearside wiper coming apart-but clearing screen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,373 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,227 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,099 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Fail 21 Feb 2007 51,099 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

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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N735 KNG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N735 KNG, 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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N735 KNG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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