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N948 VPE

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,929 mi
Last recorded6,929 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 VPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 6,929 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 6,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 6,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front inner wheel arce has rust and small hole

oil leak

surace rust o/s rear outer body

Fail 25 Jan 2013 6,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front inner wheel arce has rust and small hole

n/s inner door shuts rusty with holes

oil leak

surace rust o/s rear outer body

Pass 17 Jan 2012 2,836 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 2,836 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,170 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 94,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,705 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,791 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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N948 VPE is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N948 VPE, 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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N948 VPE is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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