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N690 TOL

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,263 mi
Last recorded74,263 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 TOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 69,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 68,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 62,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 56,697 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 49,914 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 49,810 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 46,782 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 46,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,486 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 46,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower hub swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,493 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,450 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,450 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,380 miles

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

engine bit smokey on tickover

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,065 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,023 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 38,465 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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N690 TOL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red 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 N690 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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N690 TOL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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