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N165 GGH

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,444 mi
Last recorded28,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 GGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 28,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,772 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 26,772 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,048 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 26,048 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 24,947 miles

Corrosion in both front foot wells & sill edges

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Walls on both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,947 miles

Corrosion in both front foot wells & sill edges

Walls on both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,370 miles

Evidence of corrosion in outer sills on both sides

Fail 26 Jun 2007 23,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,967 miles

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

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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N165 GGH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N165 GGH, 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 N165 GGH registered?

N165 GGH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1995.

Is N165 GGH safe to buy?

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