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N867 HMW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,502 mi
Last recorded39,502 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN867 HMW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,502 miles

Corrosion starting on rear subframe

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear radius arms

Surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,013 miles

Engine smokes when first started

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens starting to deteriorate

Slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Surface rust on rear subframe

Fail 28 Jan 2019 39,013 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Engine smokes when first started

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens starting to deteriorate

Slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,384 miles

brake servo rusty

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

minor play in n/s/r radius arm bush

o/s/f floorpan rusty

rust patch inside o/s boot area

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,024 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

surface rust starting on rear sub frame

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,014 miles

corrosion o/s/r boot floor

corrosion patches on rear subframe

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre sidewall worn

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 12 Feb 2016 38,014 miles

Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion patches on rear subframe

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel long

o/s/r tyre sidewall worn

corrosion o/s/r boot floor

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,926 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

handbrake cable corroded

handbrake travel long

hard to get through emissions test

slight play in both o/s/f ball joints

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bush

Fail 10 Feb 2015 37,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyre pressures look low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,594 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,413 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,986 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,061 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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N867 HMW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N867 HMW, 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 N867 HMW registered?

N867 HMW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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