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M980 NPA

1995 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,597 mi
Last recorded65,597 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 NPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,265 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,845 miles

slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 52,975 miles

both track rod end covers in poor condiiton

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Jul 2013 50,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre badly perished/cracked

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,213 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 50,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,201 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,201 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 8 May 2006 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

exhaust downpipe in poor condition

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s steering rack gaiter perishing

odd size tyres front & rear

rear subframe rusty and thin

secondry cooling fan switch disconected

slight play in both n/s and o/s lower ball joints

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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M980 NPA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 M980 NPA, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M980 NPA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 July 1995.

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