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N854 MJO

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

846 mi
Last recorded846 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 MJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 846 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 694 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 642 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 3 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 84,873 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,873 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 79,711 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 79,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,700 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,691 miles

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

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

crack in exhaust front mtg

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,465 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2005 50,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N854 MJO is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N854 MJO, 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 N854 MJO registered?

N854 MJO is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N854 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 MJO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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