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N786 HGH

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

83,092 mi
Last recorded83,092 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 HGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,092 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 83,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,581 miles

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

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

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

front pads low

h/brake slightly high

h/light aims poor

suspension has been greased

Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front pads low

h/brake slightly high

h/light aims poor

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,495 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front suspension low (n/s just acceptable)

n/s/f seat mounts loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

play in both rear radius arm bearings

play in steering rack; free play in steering

rear exhaust mounts perished

rear subframe corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,780 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate loosely fitted - just acceptable

front suspension low (n/s just acceptable)

n/s/f seat mounts loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

play in both rear radius arm bearings

play in steering rack; free play in steering

rear exhaust mounts perished

rear subframe corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2007 67,350 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,344 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,971 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 64,903 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 64,891 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)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N786 HGH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 N786 HGH, 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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N786 HGH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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