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N493 RPR

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,738 mi
Last recorded17,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 RPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 17,700 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also damaged (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 17,698 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also damaged (0.1 (a))

o/s hand brake weak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,578 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 17,578 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 17,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,039 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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N493 RPR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N493 RPR, 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 N493 RPR registered?

N493 RPR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 1995.

Is N493 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 RPR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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