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N862 XOF

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,606 mi
Last recorded40,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 XOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,606 miles

n/s/r rear subframe starting to rust

o/s/r sill starting to rust

slight lift in sttering collum

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,497 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 37,497 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,877 miles

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

Off side rear jacking point starting to rust

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear sub-frame starting to rust

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,066 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 35,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,473 miles

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

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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N862 XOF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N862 XOF, 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 N862 XOF registered?

N862 XOF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N862 XOF safe to buy?

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