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N185 HCW

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,538 mi
Last recorded38,538 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 HCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,238 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,167 miles

inner sills corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Apr 2013 38,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting has slight play

inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 38,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting has slight play

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,895 miles

front pads wearing low

inner sills starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Apr 2012

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front pads wearing low

inner sills starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,492 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,058 miles

condition of exhaust

Pass 17 May 2007 33,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,420 miles

rear panel corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2006 32,410 miles

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

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

rear panel corroded

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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N185 HCW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N185 HCW, 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 N185 HCW registered?

N185 HCW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 1995.

Is N185 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 HCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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