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N781 CCC

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 CCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 75,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,017 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2017 74,013 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

O/S/F CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,926 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,881 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,869 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front panel o/s/f corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2011 62,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front panel o/s/f corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,965 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,534 miles

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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N781 CCC is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N781 CCC, 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 N781 CCC registered?

N781 CCC is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N781 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 CCC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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