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N502 KOU

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,150 mi
Last recorded83,150 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 KOU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 83,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 82,766 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 82,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 May 2016 79,828 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 79,828 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,115 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,115 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,699 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 39,346 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 37,324 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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N502 KOU is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N502 KOU, 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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N502 KOU is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N502 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 KOU shows 16 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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