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N152 VVO

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,031 mi
Last recorded92,031 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 VVO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 92,031 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 92,031 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,178 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 87,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,495 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,893 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,559 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 65,553 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 52,814 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,267 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,626 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 43,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,333 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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N152 VVO is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N152 VVO, 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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N152 VVO is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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