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N898 TNH

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,362 mi
Last recorded44,362 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 TNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,362 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 44,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,235 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

engine top stabulizer bush worn

manafold bolt broken

Fail 29 Jun 2016 44,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

engine top stabulizer bush worn

manafold bolt broken

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,091 miles

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

n/s/r tyre was flate / also perished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,088 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

n/s/r tyre was flate / also perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,946 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,879 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,774 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,703 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 35,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 31,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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N898 TNH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N898 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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What year was N898 TNH registered?

N898 TNH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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