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ELZ 9201

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 9201
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,697 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 73,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 66,091 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 65,205 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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ELZ 9201 is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ELZ 9201, 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 ELZ 9201 registered?

ELZ 9201 is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is ELZ 9201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 9201 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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