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N92 SOH

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN92 SOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 85,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength VALANCE CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated BOOT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 84,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 84,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,169 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 84,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,423 miles

OSF backplate loose

OSR tyre age cracked on inner wall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,926 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,956 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2006 60,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2004 46,428 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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N92 SOH is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N92 SOH, 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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N92 SOH is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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