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N689 TOL

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,283 mi
Last recorded79,283 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN689 TOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,283 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 79,274 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,260 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front outer sill holed but not in a prescried area

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,208 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,280 miles

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

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

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

underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,656 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,903 miles

front indicators slightly faded †rear subframe slightly corroded lower runners †front/rear valances corroded †slight play swivels †r/n/s footbrake slightly low

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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N689 TOL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N689 TOL, 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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N689 TOL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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