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N818 UNV

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,659 mi
Last recorded63,659 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 UNV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,659 miles

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including all pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2021 63,659 miles

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including all pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 83,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached top swivel joint locking tab not secure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2016 62,786 miles

Both headlamps loose

Fail 18 May 2016 62,774 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Both headlamps loose

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,148 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,254 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,254 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)

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

underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,380 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,355 miles

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

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

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

Gear knob insecure

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,740 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,740 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

pedal covers fitted and brake is very close to accelerator

slight missfire now and again but still passed emissions test at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2005 54,499 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 54,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N818 UNV is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N818 UNV, 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 N818 UNV registered?

N818 UNV is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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