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N823 XBA

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,160 mi
Last recorded49,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 XBA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 46,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 46,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,085 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine mounting faulty

n/s/f washer jet blocked

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 45,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 44,307 miles

vechicle undersealed

Fail 22 May 2014 44,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vechicle undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,134 miles

Floor pans / sills slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,397 miles

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

n/s/f floor pan corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

n/s/f floor pan corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,713 miles

CREAK STEERING REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTEGATION

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 41,706 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CREAK STEERING REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTEGATION

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,651 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,404 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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N823 XBA is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N823 XBA, 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 N823 XBA registered?

N823 XBA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 December 1995.

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