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N740 DCW

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 DCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,368 miles

Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,445 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to front floorpans under carpet

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear subframe

perishing/wear to all front suspension bushes

various welding repairs to vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,445 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear subframe

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to front floorpans under carpet

perishing/wear to all front suspension bushes

various welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,589 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s inner sill/floor but appears to have been repaired from outside

perishing/wear front suspension bushes

surface corrosion and repairs to outer sills

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,589 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s inner sill/floor but appears to have been repaired from outside

perishing/wear front suspension bushes

surface corrosion and repairs to outer sills

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

drivers seat slightly insecure

perishing/wear front suspension bushes in general

poor headlight patterns

stabilizer mountings worn

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

washers could be better

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,801 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

drivers seat slightly insecure

perishing/wear front suspension bushes in general

poor headlight patterns

stabilizer mountings worn

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

washers could be better

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,804 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion/welding repairs to door steps and outer sills

exhaust runs extremely close to floor

freeplay to steering column

front seats slightly insecure

perishing to front suspension bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2011 71,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion/welding repairs to door steps and outer sills

exhaust runs extremely close to floor

freeplay to steering column

front seats slightly insecure

perishing to front suspension bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,862 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,862 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2009 65,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking 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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

did not carry out emissions due to condition of exhast

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake cable corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2008 61,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aborted emissions test, failed after 2nd attempt

brake cable corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,942 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 57,942 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,362 miles

Both upper front suspension ball joints worn slightly

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

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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N740 DCW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N740 DCW, 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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N740 DCW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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