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N465 BNN

1995 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,248 mi
Last recorded48,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 BNN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 48,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 48,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,040 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 47,908 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 47,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,644 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

UNDER SEALED BLACK

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL CRACKED AND SPLITTING (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 47,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

UNDER SEALED BLACK

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL CRACKED AND SPLITTING (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 47,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2017 47,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

catalytic convertor removed

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,217 miles

Idle a little erratic.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,070 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,370 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,807 miles

chip in top centre of windscreen

condensation in n/s/f indicator lamp

corrosion to vehicle underbody

front tyres worn to 1.6mm tread depth

minor oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch extension missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,807 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in top centre of windscreen

condensation in n/s/f indecator lamp

corosion to vehicle under body

front tyres worn to 1.6mm tread depth

n/s/f wheel arch extension missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior and corossion to paint work

Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in n/s/f indecator lamp

corosion to vehicle under body

front tyres worn to 1.6mm tread depth

minor oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch extension missing

n/s/r mud flap missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior and corossion to paint work

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,901 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,863 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 16 Jun 2007 34,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,871 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

sills rusty

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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N465 BNN is a 1995 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N465 BNN, 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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N465 BNN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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