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N735 MFG

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,705 mi
Last recorded30,705 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 MFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,705 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,686 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 30,686 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,681 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S & N/S/F outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,670 miles

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

corroded ofside front sill

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,623 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 29,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 22,850 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 22,779 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to leagal tread limit.

both rear tyre walls perished. 145/70x12

intermittant noise on steering.

some play o/s/f lower swivel joint.

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 MFG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MFG, 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 N735 MFG registered?

N735 MFG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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