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N952 NNJ

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

940 mi
Last recorded940 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 NNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 118 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2008 66,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 62,064 miles

Screw in n/s/r tyre!!

front number plate damaged to limit

play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 4 May 2006 62,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Screw in n/s/r tyre!!

front number plate damaged to limit

play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,902 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged on limit

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cables corroded

n/s/r tyre has a possible puncture

oil leak

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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N952 NNJ is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N952 NNJ, 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 N952 NNJ registered?

N952 NNJ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N952 NNJ safe to buy?

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