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N438 MEC

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,831 mi
Last recorded32,831 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 MEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 32,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 32,831 miles

Emissions unable to be completed very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,806 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 32,806 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,792 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 32,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,790 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF SILENCER (7.1.2)

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 22 Feb 2016 32,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF SILENCER (7.1.2)

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,673 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 32,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

idle speed high

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 31,629 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 31,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,886 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 30,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracked, cords not showing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 29,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,436 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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N438 MEC is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N438 MEC, 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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N438 MEC is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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