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N480 DBH

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

28,034 mi
Last recorded28,034 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 DBH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,034 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 27,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 20,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,746 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,627 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 17,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,044 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 13,044 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 12,975 miles

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

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

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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N480 DBH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N480 DBH, 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 N480 DBH registered?

N480 DBH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N480 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 DBH shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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