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N915 DRH

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 DRH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2021 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and floor sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,060 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 94,977 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,361 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 92,361 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,415 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 79,794 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,789 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 78,978 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 78,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,468 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 75,468 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 69,748 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre below legal limit

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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N915 DRH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N915 DRH, 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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N915 DRH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1996.

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