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N549 SPC

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 SPC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,892 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 94,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 93,375 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 93,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 91,894 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 91,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,434 miles

coolant leak

Fail 27 May 2014 87,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

extensive welding carried out to o/s and n/s sills and boot areas

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 86,017 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,455 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs poor condition

nail in o/s/r tyre and starting to perish

Fail 8 Dec 2011 84,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs poor condition

nail in o/s/r tyre and starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,678 miles

BODY & CHASSIS ; Various Light Corrosion.

BRAKES ; NSF Brake Dics Corroded.

DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD ; NSF Wiper Slightly Smeery.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 81,677 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,741 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 78,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,189 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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N549 SPC is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N549 SPC, 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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N549 SPC is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 September 1995.

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