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380 COD

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,234 mi
Last recorded50,234 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration380 COD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 50,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 50,090 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 49,648 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,306 miles

Nearside Front inner arch covered in fibre glass

Offside Front inner arch corrosion not in prescribed areas

Offside Front inner arch covered in fibre glass

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 49,285 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)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front inner arch covered in fibre glass

Offside Front inner arch corrosion not in prescribed areas

Offside Front inner arch covered in fibre glass

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,245 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 Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front inner arch covered in fibre glass

Nearside Front inner arch covered in fibre glass

Offside Front inner arch corrosion not in prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 48,920 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 48,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,122 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,082 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

slight play in o/s/f top and bottom ball joints

top engine stablelizer bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,874 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres perished

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

body panels corroding

indicator bulbs fading

slight play in both front subframe bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2007 41,874 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

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

body panels corroding

indicator bulbs fading

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres perished

slight play in both front subframe bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,002 miles

see original vt32

Fail 11 Dec 2006 39,002 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

chips in front screen

Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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380 COD is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 380 COD, 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 380 COD registered?

380 COD is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is 380 COD safe to buy?

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