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N790 MHR

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,051 mi
Last recorded45,051 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 MHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 45,051 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,699 miles

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

Oil leak

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,228 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW AND SIDEWALLS PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,741 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 43,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side sill corroding

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,295 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 42,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,423 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 40,423 miles

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

Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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N790 MHR 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 60%.

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 N790 MHR, 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 N790 MHR registered?

N790 MHR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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