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N50 OOF

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

51,743 mi
Last recorded51,743 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 OOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 51,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,777 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 50,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,757 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 50,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,706 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,521 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,071 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade worn on end

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn on end

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 50,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn on end

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,067 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,779 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,779 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear Sub-frame corroded but dose not appear seriously weakened

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 48,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,363 miles

Both outer sills ain inner sills / floor holed. Middle of car.

O/S headlamp smokes internally!!! Bulb?

Tyres different size front to rear

Fail 19 Oct 2011 47,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills ain inner sills / floor holed. Middle of car.

Play in N/S/F top ball joint / needs attention

Tyres different size front to rear

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,359 miles

Both outer sills to front holed

Engine burns oil

Front to rear metal breake pipe poor / corroded

Slight play N/S/F top ball joint

Tyres different across axles.

Wiper action poor

Fail 21 Sep 2009 47,359 miles

Both outer sills to front holed

Engine burns oil

Front to rear metal breake pipe poor / corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play N/S/F top ball joint

Tyres different across axles.

Wiper action poor

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,072 miles

Tyrs different sizes front to rear

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,929 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,901 miles

Hole in O/S/F outer sill Front number plate damaged

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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N50 OOF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N50 OOF, 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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N50 OOF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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