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N905 YCJ

1996 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,795 mi
Last recorded36,795 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 YCJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,795 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,710 miles

front & rear suspension corroded up.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside front floor section started to corroded up.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished up.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,666 miles

front & rear suspension corroded up.

front brakes slight low performance.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished up.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,644 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,611 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,544 miles

Anti slip missing on acceleration pedal

Nearside rear tyre has cracks and perished in the outer area

nearside front side mirror missing

offside front tyre has cracks and slightly perished

offside rear tyre has cracks

underneth engine is oily

Fail 3 Apr 2014 36,544 miles

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

Anti slip missing on acceleration pedal

Nearside rear tyre has cracks and perished in the outer area

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front side mirror missing

offside front tyre has cracks and slightly perished

offside rear tyre has cracks

underneth engine is oily

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,520 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,520 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,512 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate damage.

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,317 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front windscreen bottom body area corrode up !!!

offside front windcsreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,109 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,077 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

top engine mount has slight movement

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,474 miles

front brake pads approx. 60-70 worn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,637 miles

nearside front top boll joint loose

offside front brake disc distorted

Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,598 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 33,598 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge

offside front brake disc distorted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,128 miles

offside front brake disc distorted

Fail 24 Feb 2006 32,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front brake disc distorted

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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N905 YCJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N905 YCJ, 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 N905 YCJ registered?

N905 YCJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N905 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N905 YCJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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