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N876 TNH

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,589 mi
Last recorded39,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 TNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,112 miles

boot floor panel very corroded.

bothside front wiper blade smearing screen should replace.

front to rear exhaust system in poor condition.

nearside front wiper blade end splitting should replace.

nearside outer sill corroded in places.

offside front outer sill very corroded-marginal pass.

subframe corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,797 miles

exhaust system front to rear deteriorated.

nearside rear near sub frame mounting floor panel corroded.

offside front brake slightly binding,and pads wearing thin.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 35,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system front to rear deteriorated.

nearside rear near sub frame mounting floor panel corroded.

offside front brake slightly binding,and pads wearing thin.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,037 miles

top engine steady bush detiriated

Fail 31 May 2011 35,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

top engine steady bush detiriated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,032 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,404 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 33,404 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,893 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,852 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 32,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,243 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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N876 TNH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N876 TNH, 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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N876 TNH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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