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A16 NAA

1997 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,155 mi
Last recorded16,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NAA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,097 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 16,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,365 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 15,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,046 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded/holed, out of prescribed area.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside sills corroded/holed, out of prescribed area.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,342 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 14,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,165 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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A16 NAA is a 1997 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 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 A16 NAA, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 NAA registered?

A16 NAA is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is A16 NAA safe to buy?

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