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N770 PTA

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 PTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Battery insecure

N/S/F & O/S/F inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F subframe mount in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Petrol fuel filter insecure

Rear fog light is a quarter filled with water

Rear fog light switch a little sticky

Rear shock absorber are in poor condition.

Spare tyre slightly low in pressure

Steering rack appears to be well worn but difficult to asses as excessive play in the N/S & O/S tie rod ends & the O/S/F track rod end is insecure.

The N/S/F & O/S/F door has corrosion on the bottom edge

The N/S/F flexible brake hose has a slight twist in it.

The sealing cap on the locking fuel cap is perishing/cracking

N/S/F & O/S/F inner/outer sills corroded & holed but not within a perscribed area or effecting the braking or steering.

The O/S/R tyre has something moving around inside of it

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,419 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,038 miles

Front xhaust pipe slight damage underbody!

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 47,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front xhaust pipe slight damage underbody!

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,218 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,218 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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N770 PTA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N770 PTA, 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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N770 PTA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1995.

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