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N118 AWP

1995 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 AWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 70,491 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,219 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 69,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 69,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking from inlet manifold. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed near inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor adjacent to subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed adjacent to drivers seat mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor to upright section appears poorly repaired on inside of car. Repairs heavily covered in underseal making inspection difficult. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor adjacent to rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 69,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Adjacent to seat attachment and forwards to jacking point. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor/sill section deformed/collapsed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure Drivers seat cannot be secured to floor after tilting to inspect rear seat belts nor can the fore and aft position be adjusted. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Inner pivot bolt fitted with a washer under it's head, this prevents engagement with the anti-rotation device and shortens the thread engagement on the opposite end.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it enters the brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,458 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting very rusty areas marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 69,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to long touches subframe when jacked up (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting very rusty areas marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 68,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges At engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,807 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,070 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,067 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,772 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 61,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 54,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,391 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,342 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,787 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,859 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,786 miles

front number plate damaged around right screw fixing

Fail 21 Nov 2005 29,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both windscreen wiper blades splitting , clearing screen ok at the moment

front number plate damaged around right screw fixing

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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N118 AWP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N118 AWP, 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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N118 AWP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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