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D13 CFR

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

870 mi
Last recorded870 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 CFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 2,191 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 1,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 1,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 97,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill has x3 holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill has x2 holes (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both very dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

front registration plate loose but still secure

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,341 miles

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,648 miles

corrosion starting on nearside front outer sill

corrosion starting on nearside front under floor

slight blow on centre exhaust joints

Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion starting on nearside front outer sill

corrosion starting on nearside front under floor

slight blow on centre exhaust joints

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,969 miles

both front tyres near wear limit

both front wheels close to arches

Fail 25 Jan 2014 92,948 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres near wear limit

both front wheels close to arches

corrosion on both front outer floors

corrosion on brake linkage mountings

corrosion on fuel pipe to filter

corrosion on rear subframe

nearside front shock abosorber weeping

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rearward section of front to rear brake pipe corroded near limit

slight weeping on both rear shock absorbers

wear in both top swivels

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,114 miles

corrosion on both front outer floors

corrosion on fuel pipe to filter

front to rear brake pipe above subframe corroded near limit

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe to flex corroded

play in all front ball joints

slight weeping from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 28 Jan 2013 91,114 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on both front outer floors

corrosion on fuel pipe to filter

front to rear brake pipe above subframe corroded near limit

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe to flex corroded

play in all front ball joints

slight weeping from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,879 miles

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

corrosion on both front outer sills

corrosion on bulk head by master cylinder

corrosion on offside rear outer sill by subframe mounting

slight play on all front ball joints

Fail 27 Jan 2012 88,879 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid low level warning switch broken

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

corrosion on both front outer sills

corrosion on bulk head by master cylinder

corrosion on offside rear outer sill by subframe mounting

slight play on all front ball joints

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,631 miles

windscreen wipers not operating on fast speed setting

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,982 miles

nearside rear shock aqbsorber weeping and has a reduced damping effect

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,975 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock aqbsorber weeping and has a reduced damping effect

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,982 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 66,979 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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D13 CFR is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D13 CFR, 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 D13 CFR registered?

D13 CFR is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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