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N454 OYF

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,571 mi
Last recorded39,571 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 OYF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet creased and lifted at rear but secures in the locked position

Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,316 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 37,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 34,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner rack joints

Fail 16 Jul 2015 28,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner rack joints

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,105 miles

near side fromt wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2012 739 miles

o/s rear handbrake has poor performace

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,463 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 84,319 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,201 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 79,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 69,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,773 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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N454 OYF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N454 OYF, 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 N454 OYF registered?

N454 OYF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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