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N143 RPM

1995 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,865 mi
Last recorded69,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 RPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,865 miles

Vehicle has a 1990 Rover K-Series (1796cc) engine fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 84,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 78,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 76,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,265 miles

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

vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,932 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,930 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

front doors corroded on the bottom edge

nearside door step to sill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,354 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 66,352 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front floors rusty and repaired

front subframe mountings rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2006 59,329 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 54,099 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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N143 RPM is a 1995 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N143 RPM, 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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N143 RPM is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1995.

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