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H12 NEW

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

274 mi
Last recorded274 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 NEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 274 miles

nearside front tyre distorted - out of shape

nearside rear tyre distorted - out of shape

offside front tyre distorted - out of shape

offside rear tyre distorted - out of shape

Fail 1 Jul 2024 273 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre distorted - out of shape

nearside rear tyre distorted - out of shape

offside front tyre distorted - out of shape

offside rear tyre distorted - out of shape

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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H12 NEW is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H12 NEW, 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 H12 NEW registered?

H12 NEW is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H12 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 NEW shows 2 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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