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N554 FBP

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,250 mi
Last recorded67,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 FBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 67,250 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 67,234 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to CO reading off the scale & HC/Lambda out of specifications (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2025 65,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 65,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 65,705 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front subframe offside front mounting broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside front mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front shockabsorber top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel not welded sufficiently (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,662 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 64,296 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,954 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bent bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,645 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 62,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure retaining bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

front and rear jacking point areas corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,210 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2017 61,166 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

front no plate loose

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,075 miles

heavy oil leak

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,244 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,847 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,169 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N554 FBP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N554 FBP, 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 N554 FBP registered?

N554 FBP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N554 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N554 FBP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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