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N605 SOK

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,338 mi
Last recorded50,338 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 SOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 50,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,315 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,782 miles

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

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

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Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,540 miles

Minor water leak

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,492 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Minor water leak

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,482 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

X2 rear tyres have small cracks

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,397 miles

n/s & o/s sills have slight corrosion

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 22 Jul 2009 46,372 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s sills & o/s front inner arch has corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,482 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,172 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,817 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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N605 SOK is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N605 SOK, 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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N605 SOK is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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