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N169 WUY

1995 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,931 mi
Last recorded65,931 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 WUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 64,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,715 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,393 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 59,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 May 2012 59,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,530 miles

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 noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 57,396 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,212 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,212 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 38,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 34,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005

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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N169 WUY is a 1995 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N169 WUY, 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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N169 WUY is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1995.

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