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N588 PPL

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,555 mi
Last recorded73,555 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 PPL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,555 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 72,147 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 72,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 71,666 miles

floor pan rusting

Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,827 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings are corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 69,085 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed

battery tray corroded

both front outer wheelarches corroded

both outer door sills corroding

Fail 16 May 2018 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

battery tray corroded

both front outer wheelarches corroded

both outer door sills corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,944 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,334 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nail and a cut in n/s/r tyre

o/s rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nail and a cut in n/s/r tyre

o/s rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,337 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 43,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2009 36,442 miles

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

n/s and o/s sills corroding

slight wear in top and bottom steering column bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2009 36,441 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s sills corroding

slight wear in top and bottom steering column bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,348 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 32,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,009 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,475 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s door skin and frame starting to corrode

o/s headlamp diffuser insecure(not affecting beam pattern)

o/s/f wheel arch/inner bulkhead panel corroded

slight lift on steering column

Fail 29 Aug 2006 23,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s door skin and frame starting to corrode

o/s headlamp diffuser insecure(not affecting beam pattern)

o/s/f wheel arch/inner bulkhead hinge panel corroded

slight lift on steering column

Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,403 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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N588 PPL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N588 PPL, 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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N588 PPL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 December 1995.

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