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N902 XHP

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,649 mi
Last recorded52,649 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 XHP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,649 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,602 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 52,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 52,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,596 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,652 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,951 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,944 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,248 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

steering alignment incorrectly adjusted (car crabbing on road)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,248 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

steering alignment incorrectly adjusted (car crabbing on road)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,504 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 30,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N902 XHP is a 1996 Rover Mini in White 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 N902 XHP, 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 N902 XHP registered?

N902 XHP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N902 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N902 XHP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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