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N886 JFV

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,628 mi
Last recorded15,628 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 JFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 15,628 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded / by brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded / by brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low / 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 15,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded / by brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded / by brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low / 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,437 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 15,427 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight play n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension ball joints

n/s outer & inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 15,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 15,390 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,260 miles

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

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

front valance corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,674 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 14,674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,494 miles

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

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

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)

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,841 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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N886 JFV is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N886 JFV, 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 N886 JFV registered?

N886 JFV is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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