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N543 WOM

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,314 mi
Last recorded77,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 WOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,202 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,044 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,041 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,011 miles

Battery light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,928 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,701 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,701 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,685 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,682 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,043 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

second set of plates in boot

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,727 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,418 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,789 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 63,787 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both offside swivels

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,347 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 59,345 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,788 miles

off-side upper swivel slight play †rear sub-frame starting to coeeode †near-side rear wheel cylinder clip loose!

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,569 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,323 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 46,321 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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N543 WOM is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N543 WOM, 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 N543 WOM registered?

N543 WOM is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1995.

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