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N78 FGS

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,950 mi
Last recorded34,950 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 FGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 34,950 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 34,943 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,303 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,837 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 30,834 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2012 23,903 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 23,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,877 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,375 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2009 27,373 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,154 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,278 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 26,277 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c) DANGEROUS

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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N78 FGS is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N78 FGS, 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 N78 FGS registered?

N78 FGS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1995.

Is N78 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 FGS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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