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N185 UMS

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

50,795 mi
Last recorded50,795 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 UMS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside inner wheel arch holed corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 50,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,939 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 47,939 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 47,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,277 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 42,719 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 42,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,289 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,284 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,438 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 40,438 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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 UMS is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N185 UMS, 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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N185 UMS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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