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N798 YAB

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,790 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,228 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2020 64,228 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,814 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 62,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached washer missing from lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported long metal pipe on body and rear subframe pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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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N798 YAB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N798 YAB, 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 N798 YAB registered?

N798 YAB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N798 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N798 YAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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