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CDB 637

1996 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,300 mi
Last recorded15,300 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDB 637
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 14,057 miles

BOTH OUTER /SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 26 Oct 2015 14,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced PEAR /DROP MOUNTING SEPERATED (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH OUTER /SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,604 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 13,604 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,601 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 13,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,606 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 12,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,318 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 11,318 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CDB 637 is a 1996 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CDB 637, 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 CDB 637 registered?

CDB 637 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is CDB 637 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDB 637 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDB 637 have outstanding finance?

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