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N217 VHH

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,704 mi
Last recorded64,704 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 VHH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2025 64,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 64,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 64,640 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 64,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 64,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,664 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 63,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split slightly, still clear screen.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,463 miles

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

both front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,919 miles

battery box starting to corrode

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

both front wipers split ,still clear screen

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,126 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on servo bracket

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,109 miles

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

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

brake servo bracket starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,613 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,911 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,938 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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N217 VHH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N217 VHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N217 VHH registered?

N217 VHH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 December 1995.

Is N217 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 VHH shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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