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N183 WKR

1995 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,119 mi
Last recorded64,119 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 WKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,034 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cam ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,054 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex from T (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2022 58,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex from T (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2021 55,953 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coolent fan shroad loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,957 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device perished

Pass 4 Aug 2018 50,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal perished

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,662 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 46,647 miles

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 36,218 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrossion on the outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,918 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 20,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 2,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,943 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front seat mounting loose

nearside handbrake cable 1 strand frayed

offside rear swinging arm bushes worn

steering coluum bush worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 11 Oct 2007 94,785 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front seat mounting loose

nearside handbrake cable 1 strand frayed

offside rear swinging arm bushes worn

steering coluum bush worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 86,335 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 86,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 75,371 miles

park brake cables corroded †perishing to brake hoses †front subframe mounting bushes unbondedand flexing †brake pads worn low †slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

slight play to off side front upper ball joint †both front indicators fading †nsf wing repeater fading †hevay oil leaks

surface corrosion to brake pipes †corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2005 75,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both sides front indicators and nsf wing repeater fading./ very heavy engine oil leaks./ surface corrosion to brake pipes./ surface corrosion to fuel pipes./

park brake cables corroded./ slight perishing to brake hoses./ front subframe mounting bushes unbonded and flexing./ suspect front braqke pads wearing low./ slight noise from osf wheel bearing./

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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N183 WKR 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 75%.

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 N183 WKR, 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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N183 WKR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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