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N526 FVS

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,864 mi
Last recorded70,864 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 FVS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,682 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

lower engine steady bar adrift

Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

lower engine steady bar adrift

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 31,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 28,550 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N526 FVS is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue 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 N526 FVS, 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 N526 FVS registered?

N526 FVS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 November 1995.

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