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G10 OSM

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,145 mi
Last recorded74,145 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 OSM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,674 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,830 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,510 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,384 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 64,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,247 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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G10 OSM is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G10 OSM, 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 G10 OSM registered?

G10 OSM is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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