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N829 LFC

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 LFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,650 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 87,572 miles

Oil leak

rear brake balance n/s 100% o/s 50%

slight movement at upper steering column

Fail 19 Oct 2009 87,465 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear brake balance n/s 100% o/s 50%

slight movement at upper steering column

Fail 27 Oct 2008 84,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on n/s/f under sill

corrosion on o/s/f to rear floor

horn not very audible

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,174 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/f under sill

corrosion on o/s/f to rear floor

horn not very audible

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,815 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fast wiper speed not working

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,968 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 78,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 78,467 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 LFC is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green 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 N829 LFC, 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 LFC registered?

N829 LFC is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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