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N449 UOL

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,360 mi
Last recorded37,360 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 UOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 37,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,270 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,942 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,505 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,881 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,353 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,261 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,235 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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N449 UOL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N449 UOL, 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 N449 UOL registered?

N449 UOL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N449 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 UOL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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