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G4 CLL

1996 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 CLL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 53,899 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure needs all exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 53,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front tyres are cracked/perished due to age

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,802 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Small exhaust blow centre box

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

interior mirror missing

Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,726 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

interior mirror missing

Pass 8 May 2017 53,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all front swivels (2.5.A.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror not fitted ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all front swivels (2.5.A.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror not fitted ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 53,555 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 53,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 49,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,260 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r suspension, trumpet not seated correctly

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r suspension, trumpet not seated correctly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,007 miles

All 4 tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,734 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,212 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 46,476 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside front of outer sill panels holed & corrroded beyond prescribed areas

Fail 13 May 2008 46,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside front of outer sill panels holed & corrroded beyond prescribed areas

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,299 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 45,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,638 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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G4 CLL is a 1996 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 G4 CLL, 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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G4 CLL is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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