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N683 YWG

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,254 mi
Last recorded57,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 YWG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 56,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,778 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 56,778 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,424 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 56,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,998 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,998 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,330 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2008 43,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 35,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,858 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 34,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 33,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 33,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YWG 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 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 N683 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

N683 YWG is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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