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N820 YNF

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

21,536 mi
Last recorded21,536 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 YNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 21,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 21,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 21,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 20,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 20,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

suspension components covered in grease or other material

Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 20,197 miles

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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2019 19,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2019 19,979 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 19,635 miles

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

front floor sections have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2017 19,048 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 19,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 18,502 miles

Front subframe very rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear subframe very rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2016 18,497 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top tower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in boot close to rear subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top tower bush (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe very rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear subframe very rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2015 17,796 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 17,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,190 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,686 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 16,683 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)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,334 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 16,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 15,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,013 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,200 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 14,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,512 miles

corrosion developing on the front portion of the offside outer sill/underfloor.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,766 miles

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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N820 YNF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N820 YNF, 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 N820 YNF registered?

N820 YNF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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