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N715 GHG

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 GHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,003 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

oil leak from engine

under body corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,504 miles

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

General corrosion to underneath

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jul 2021 80,500 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion to underneath

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,490 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to a hole within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play stub axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play stub axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to a hole within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play stub axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play stub axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,107 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2010 80,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 78,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 73,719 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 69,901 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

electric cooling fan is broken

engine oil level is low

fuel pipes are corroded at the rear

nearside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

offside and nearside floors to sills are corroded

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside front sub frame forward bushes are worn

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

offside spot light inoperative

slight play in offside and nearside front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,024 miles

cooling fan is broken

fuel pipes corroded

slight wear in nearside front top and bottom ball joints

slight wear in offside front top and bottom ball joints

Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

cooling fan is broken

fuel pipes corroded

wear in offside and nearside front top and bottom ball joints

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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N715 GHG is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N715 GHG, 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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N715 GHG is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1995.

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