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N572 VPY

1995 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,461 mi
Last recorded36,461 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN572 VPY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 36,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 33,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,266 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 33,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,933 miles

Low readings on rear service brakes

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

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

Screen washer intermittent

Pass 16 May 2015 32,128 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 32,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,144 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,143 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,868 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,867 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r shock or radius arm siezed

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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N572 VPY is a 1995 Rover Mini in Black 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 N572 VPY, 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 N572 VPY registered?

N572 VPY is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N572 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N572 VPY 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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