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N629 VRR

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,158 mi
Last recorded55,158 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 VRR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,158 miles

advise top engine mount worn

Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers weak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,192 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers weak

Pass 21 May 2014 48,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,929 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres 2 to 3mm of tread

Fail 14 May 2013 43,929 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

osf and nsf tyres 2 to 3mm of tread

Pass 1 May 2012 42,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,976 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,976 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,593 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 38,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,934 miles

front pipe corroding +blowing slightly at flexy

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2007 29,108 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,899 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N629 VRR is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N629 VRR, 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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N629 VRR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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