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N782 XOB

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,048 mi
Last recorded31,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 XOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side wall perished.

Offside Front door has hole in it.

Offside Rear Side wall perished.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight blow from exhaust back box.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 30,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side wall perished.

Offside Front door has hole in it.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Side wall perished.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight blow from exhaust back box.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,549 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,631 miles

Oil leak

noise evident from o/s rear brake when wheel rotated

Fail 7 Nov 2012 29,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre cracked

noise evident from o/s rear brake when wheel rotated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,403 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 26,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,858 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,448 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 18,392 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,926 miles

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

front subframe both front mountings poor

Fail 8 Nov 2007 10,793 miles

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

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

f/brake discs coated in surface rust

Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,793 miles

f/brake discs coated in surface rust

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,786 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 10,786 miles

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

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

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

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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N782 XOB is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N782 XOB, 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 N782 XOB registered?

N782 XOB is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N782 XOB safe to buy?

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