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5770 SZ

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,327 mi
Last recorded13,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5770 SZ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 13,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 13,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,712 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 12,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,120 miles

front brake imbalance of 23%

Fail 18 Aug 2009 12,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

front brake imbalance of 23%

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 11,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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5770 SZ is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 5770 SZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5770 SZ registered?

5770 SZ is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 5770 SZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5770 SZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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