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N860 HCA

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,383 mi
Last recorded42,383 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 HCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 42,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 41,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,697 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 40,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 40,213 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 40,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,869 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,859 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 30,855 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside washer not working but offside provides enough liquid to clear screen

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,262 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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N860 HCA is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N860 HCA, 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 N860 HCA registered?

N860 HCA is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N860 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N860 HCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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