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Q38NVS

1996 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ38NVS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 97,128 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2022 97,045 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 40,347 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 40,085 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe perished

Fail 24 Apr 2019 40,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe perished

Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,084 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 40,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,021 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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Q38NVS is a 1996 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Q38NVS, 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 Q38NVS registered?

Q38NVS is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is Q38NVS safe to buy?

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