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N856 JFR

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,694 mi
Last recorded41,694 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 JFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,401 miles

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

blistering and signs of corrosion at drivers door step

Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

blistering and signs of corrosion at drivers door step

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,387 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 39,387 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking slightly.

May need to move carpet to see all nearside floor corrosion.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,917 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,917 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,326 miles

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

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

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

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

every tyre wall on all tyres perished

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,662 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres low on outer edges 2mm

Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,248 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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N856 JFR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N856 JFR, 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 N856 JFR registered?

N856 JFR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N856 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 JFR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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