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N640 CVW

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 CVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 57,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 57,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 67,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 56,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,341 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 52,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2015 48,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to o/s floor pan

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,575 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 47,575 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 46,180 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,121 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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N640 CVW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N640 CVW, 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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What year was N640 CVW registered?

N640 CVW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 September 1995.

Is N640 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N640 CVW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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