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N520 GGO

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,441 mi
Last recorded39,441 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 GGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 39,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,580 miles

exhaust leaking/blow from welded joint(rear section)

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f sill/inner wing corroded

slight lift in all front suspension swivels

Fail 17 Mar 2015 34,580 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust leaking/blow from welded joint(rear section)

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f sill/inner wing corroded

slight lift in all front suspension swivels

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,496 miles

near side front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,397 miles

exhaust slight blow /split around centre joint

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/r and n/s/r inner rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r sub frame corroded

slight play/lift in front swivels

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,246 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 30,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,372 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,860 miles

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

play in steering column

slight play in all four ball joints

Fail 18 Mar 2008 25,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

play in steering column

slight play in all four ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,130 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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N520 GGO is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N520 GGO, 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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N520 GGO is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N520 GGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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