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N179 WNP

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,870 mi
Last recorded51,870 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 WNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 51,870 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,596 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,420 miles

all tyres slightky cracking

offside front inner wing/sill end slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch/sill end slightly corroded

offside rear, rear subframe mount slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,376 miles

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

all tyres slightky cracking

offside front inner wing/sill end slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch/sill end slightly corroded

offside rear, rear subframe mount slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,274 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,274 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,753 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,227 miles

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,199 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,659 miles

NS wiper split

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NS wiper split

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 45,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2009 38,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 38,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 38,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,245 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 35,245 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2005 33,691 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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N179 WNP 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 63.6%.

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 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 N179 WNP, 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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N179 WNP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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