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N778 GGP

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 GGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 64,569 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,307 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Wiring below dashboard loose

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,939 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 58,935 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,924 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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N778 GGP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N778 GGP, 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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What year was N778 GGP registered?

N778 GGP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N778 GGP safe to buy?

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