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N580 XKR

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,556 mi
Last recorded50,556 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 XKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 50,556 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,172 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))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 46,116 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 27 Jan 2020 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 42,888 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective rackend locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,612 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 39,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,979 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 38,979 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,856 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,815 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,634 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 36,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N580 XKR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N580 XKR, 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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N580 XKR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1995.

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