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N527 SPM

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

64,869 mi
Last recorded64,869 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 SPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,869 miles

slight oil leak

slight play both front upper ball joints

slight rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,839 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,839 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,434 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Slight surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor area's (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor drain holes (2.4.A.3)

brake servo assistance low

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,451 miles

various underside suspension bushes perished.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

floor area corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2014 63,131 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Oil leak

floor area corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

floor area corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2013 62,027 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

floor area corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,942 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front top and bottom ball joints (esp bottoms)

Exhaust corroded

Front floor corner areas getting corroded

N/S and O/S front Inner w/arch areas around door hinge mounts getting corroded (esp lower mounts)

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits

O/S/F tyre low on tread at inner tread edge area

O/S/R Inner w/arch top area getting corroded

Outer sills getting corroded

P/Brake cables getting abit corroded

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R radius arm bush

Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front top and bottom ball joints (esp bottoms)

Exhaust corroded

Front floor corner areas getting corroded

N/S and O/S front Inner w/arch areas around door hinge mounts getting corroded (esp lower mounts)

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits

O/S/F tyre low on tread at inner tread edge area

O/S/R Inner w/arch top area getting corroded

Outer sills getting corroded

P/Brake cables getting abit corroded

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R radius arm bush

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,893 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front inner arches are rusty under repair.

Front tyres are worn at inner edeges.

Noted nearside rear wheel is different to rest.

Park brake cable is rusty.

Park brake is low.

Rear inner sill ends are rusty

Rear sub frame is rusty

Sills are generaly rusty.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,875 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear inner sill ends are rusty

Rear sub frame is rusty

Sills are generaly rusty.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front inner arches are rusty under repair.

Front tyres are worn at inner edeges.

Noted nearside rear wheel is different to rest.

Park brake cable is rusty.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,094 miles

Bonnett difficult to open.

Doors show rust at lower ends.

Front and rear jack points are rusty,

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front inner arches are rusty,

Fuel cap is stiff.

Patk brake cables are rusty,

Rear number plate is poor.

Rear panel is rusty.

Rear side lamps are dim.

Rear sub frame is rusty.

Reduced performance at offside park brakes,

Sills are rusty,

Slight play at nearside lower swivel.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnett difficult to open.

Doors show rust at lower ends.

Front and rear jack points are rusty,

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front inner arches are rusty,

Fuel cap is stiff.

Patk brake cables are rusty,

Rear number plate is poor.

Rear panel is rusty.

Rear side lamps are dim.

Rear sub frame is rusty.

Reduced performance at offside park brakes,

Sills are rusty,

Slight play at nearside lower swivel.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,048 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,186 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 50,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 50,474 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

CORROSION FORMING ON N/S/F AND OSF INNER WHEEL ARCHES

CORROSION FORMING ON N/S/F FLOOR PAN

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR RADIUS ARMS

Fail 19 Mar 2007 50,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,911 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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N527 SPM is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 N527 SPM, 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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N527 SPM is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 November 1995.

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