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N829 AKR

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,965 mi
Last recorded42,965 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 AKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,965 miles

offside outer sill is slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 40,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,246 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,246 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 30,013 miles

haed-light aims have poor beam pattons (border line pass)

nearside front washer not working

oil leak

rear brakes week on brake test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,259 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 27,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,732 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 18,242 miles

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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N829 AKR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N829 AKR, 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 N829 AKR registered?

N829 AKR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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