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N529 VRJ

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,235 mi
Last recorded20,235 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 VRJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,235 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 20,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,121 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 19,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 17,528 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,508 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edge

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2012 17,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edge

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,194 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,635 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 16,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 15,508 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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N529 VRJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N529 VRJ, 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 N529 VRJ registered?

N529 VRJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N529 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N529 VRJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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