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N849 WDV

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,553 mi
Last recorded40,553 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 WDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,265 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 40,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,264 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 36,487 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,820 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 32,820 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,549 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 26,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust rear section corroding in places

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside floor to sill heavily corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2005 19,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N849 WDV is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N849 WDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N849 WDV registered?

N849 WDV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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