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N835 GGJ

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 GGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,690 miles

Nearside Rear Sub - frame corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading 1.061 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill corroded within 30cm of the drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub - frame corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,020 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,013 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,395 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

O/S handbrake cable support broken

Oil leak from engine

Rust in O/S sill

Rust starting in rear floors

Rust starting in rear subframe

Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,394 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

O/S handbrake cable support broken

Oil leak from engine

Rust in O/S sill

Rust starting in rear floors

Rust starting in rear subframe

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,551 miles

various brake pipes furring

bit of movement nearside front top suspension ball joint

bit of movement offside front lower suspension ball joint

bit of movement to steering rack mountings

fuel cap seal cracking

handbrake travel a bit long

nearside front brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring rear subframe at front

rust offside front outer sill area

rusting around both front headlamp panels

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bit of movement nearside front top suspension ball joint

bit of movement offside front lower suspension ball joint

bit of movement to steering rack mountings

brake fluid a bit low

fuel cap seal cracking

handbrake travel a bit long

nearside front brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring rear subframe at front

rust offside front outer sill area

rusting around both front headlamp panels

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,234 miles

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded

rear sub frame corroded

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,187 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on offside outer sill

offside front brake hose twisted

offside front driveshaft rough when rotated with suspension jacked up

passenger seat securing bar bracket bent

rear subframe corroded

steering rack moving on brackets

Fail 8 Aug 2009 37,185 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on offside outer sill

offside front brake hose twisted

offside front driveshaft rough when rotated with suspension jacked up

passenger seat securing bar bracket bent

rear subframe corroded

steering rack moving on brackets

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,019 miles

play in steering rack mountings

Fail 2 Aug 2008 37,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering rack mountings

Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,179 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,168 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front wheel binding

Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding on slightly

slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 16 Aug 2005 32,011 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 32,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N835 GGJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N835 GGJ, 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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N835 GGJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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