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N121 LEW

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,877 mi
Last recorded13,877 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 LEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 13,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 10,419 miles

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

oil around engine

underside/components outersills and under wheel arches repaired/corroded and undersealed in places

Fail 26 May 2019 10,411 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front cv gaiter clip fouling on brake caliper

oil around engine

underside/components outersills and under wheel arches repaired/corroded and undersealed in places

Pass 24 May 2018 3,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2017 95,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 88,583 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 88,583 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,869 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,829 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,921 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,920 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,424 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,898 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 52,525 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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N121 LEW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N121 LEW, 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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What year was N121 LEW registered?

N121 LEW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1995.

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