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N777 CGR

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,894 mi
Last recorded33,894 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 CGR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 33,888 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 31,925 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 31,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 31,891 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Some play in lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 31,205 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 31,205 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,467 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 27,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 27,779 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 25,638 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 25,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,619 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 25,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted front bent [marked] (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,543 miles

Nearside Front tie arm bent

Fail 20 Oct 2016 25,543 miles

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

Nearside Front tie arm bent

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,501 miles

Nearside Front tie arm bent

Nearside steering rack gaitor perrished bad

front subframe-front pearshape bushes split

headlight beam patterns not very good

intermitant fault with light switch

Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,330 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,102 miles

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

oil around sump area

Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,799 miles

top engine mount bolt broken

Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,078 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 23,568 miles

14% imbalance on front brakes

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

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

slight play in n/s front rack arm

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,568 miles

14% imbalance on front brakes

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

slight play in n/s front rack arm

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,210 miles

front pads low

Fail 20 Oct 2008 22,790 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,087 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 22,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,426 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N777 CGR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N777 CGR, 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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N777 CGR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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