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N459 EMA

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

42,314 mi
Last recorded42,314 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 EMA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 42,314 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 42,312 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 42,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 42,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 42,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,972 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 41,964 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 41,588 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 41,588 miles

Emissions not tested car will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 41,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,737 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 39,735 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,993 miles

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

Underbody painted. Unable to fully check condition.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 38,992 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Underbody painted. Unable to fully check condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,467 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,596 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,595 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,950 miles

both front outer drive shaft boots strating to perish

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front outer drive shaft boots strating to perish

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and very badly perished. (145/70R12s)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,460 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F tyre wall cracking

N/S/F wheel arch holed

O/S/F tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,691 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,663 miles

o/s rear shock absorber weak

o/s/front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/rear tyre at 2,.mm

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,722 miles

n/s/r sub frame corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2006 32,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r sub frame corroded

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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N459 EMA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 N459 EMA, 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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N459 EMA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 December 1995.

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