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N640 JCV

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,934 mi
Last recorded63,934 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 JCV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,934 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 63,934 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 63,880 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,861 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,694 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,694 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,245 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,245 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,504 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,954 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 37,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 JCV is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N640 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

N640 JCV is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N640 JCV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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