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N487 XOC

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,712 mi
Last recorded15,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 15,712 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 11,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 7,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,382 miles

engine from 1988 car fitted non cat test carried out

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,887 miles

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

front disks worn

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

non cat test carried out due to engine from non cat car

Fail 25 Jun 2011 67,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

front disks worn

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

non cat test carried out due to engine from non cat car

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,168 miles

pre cat engine fitted non cat test carried out.Evidence seen to confirm engine type.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 60,133 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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N487 XOC is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N487 XOC, 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 N487 XOC registered?

N487 XOC is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 1995.

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