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N608 XNB

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,128 mi
Last recorded35,128 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 XNB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2025 35,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack boot cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2024 34,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 33,891 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 33,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,093 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,082 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,080 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,983 miles

advise offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 31,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,020 miles

n/s/f hub has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,020 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s/f hub has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,124 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 27,124 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,917 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,917 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,808 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,757 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,178 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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N608 XNB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N608 XNB, 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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N608 XNB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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