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N809 GFR

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,614 mi
Last recorded56,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 GFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 55,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed next to stock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch shock mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,278 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 53,277 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2017 50,199 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 50,197 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2016 47,220 miles

Both c.v boots deteriorated

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Corrosion on nearside outer sill

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front brake pads worn

Nearside brake slightly binding

Nearside rear shock absorber damping effect weak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2016 47,220 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both c.v boots deteriorated

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Corrosion on nearside outer sill

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front brake pads worn

Nearside brake slightly binding

Nearside rear shock absorber damping effect weak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 43,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres getting low,rears deteriorating

both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

cv boots deteriorated

o/s/f shocker sleeve corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 39,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both cv boots deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded(nr filter)

o/s/f shocker sleeve missing

slight deterioration both rear tyres

surface corrosion front to back brake pipes

Fail 9 May 2014 39,702 miles

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

o/s/f shocker sleeve missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

both cv boots deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded(nr filter)

slight deterioration both rear tyres

surface corrosion front to back brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2013 35,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f c.v boot deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded

slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 13 May 2013 35,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f c.v boot deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded

slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 14 May 2012 32,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocker lower bushes deteriorated

centre exhuast corroded

fuel pipe on filter corroded

n/s handbrake cable corroded

n/s rack boot deteriorated

slight leak from gearbox input seal

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,074 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak from gear selector seal

Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak from gear selector seal

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,278 miles

slight weep from gearbox input seal

Fail 16 Apr 2009 22,277 miles

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

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

slight weep from gearbox input seal

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,729 miles

hazard switch difficult to work due to lack of use, just ok at time of test.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

hazard switch difficult to work due to lack of use, just ok at time of test.

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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N809 GFR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N809 GFR, 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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N809 GFR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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