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N486 FYD

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 FYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,237 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 94,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 94,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,300 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 91,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,292 miles

Very slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,620 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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N486 FYD is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N486 FYD, 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 N486 FYD registered?

N486 FYD is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N486 FYD safe to buy?

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