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N683 VRD

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,705 mi
Last recorded61,705 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 VRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,694 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 61,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,691 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 61,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,534 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,343 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,735 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,254 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 60,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,680 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 59,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,632 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foot well floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,949 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,369 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,333 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,488 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,912 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,872 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 47,483 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,483 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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N683 VRD is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N683 VRD, 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 N683 VRD registered?

N683 VRD is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N683 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N683 VRD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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