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N557 UBD

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,267 mi
Last recorded67,267 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 UBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 66,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,714 miles

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

Offside front body corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,709 miles

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

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

Offside front body corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,513 miles

bonnet release poor

emissions close to limit

Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,508 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emissions close to limit

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

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

bonnet release poor

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,116 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)

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

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

Exhaust downpipe broken but system is adequately supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,924 miles

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

slight play in front ball joints (recently greesed)

some movement in front subframe bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

some movement in front subframe bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,499 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion starting to both sides outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,206 miles

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

front number plate cracked

some play in front suspension joints

Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,206 miles

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

some play in front suspension joints

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,522 miles

PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

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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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N557 UBD is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N557 UBD, 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 N557 UBD registered?

N557 UBD is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 December 1995.

Is N557 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 UBD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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