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N946 JWT

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,524 mi
Last recorded76,524 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 JWT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 76,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,621 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,649 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside parking brake cable out off cable guide

wear in nearside & offside front suspension foot joints

Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,648 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside parking brake cable out off cable guide

wear in nearside & offside front suspension foot joints

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,044 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,036 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,676 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 67,674 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,047 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 60,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to veiw full boot floor due to objects in boot

Fail 13 Dec 2011 52,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to veiw full boot floor due to objects in boot

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,261 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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N946 JWT is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N946 JWT, 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 N946 JWT registered?

N946 JWT is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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