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N83 LFH

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,859 mi
Last recorded49,859 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 LFH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 49,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 49,359 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 48,536 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 48,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 47,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,724 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 45,715 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Braking system leaking calliper (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 42,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 39,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,654 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nsf tyre is on legal limit

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear silencer mounting perishing

Rust to underside fuel pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,643 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,158 miles

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

n/s wiper rubber poor

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 32,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,816 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,341 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes slighty sticking

fuel cap starting to crack on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2009 32,339 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes slighty sticking

fuel cap starting to crack on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 31,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,846 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,749 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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N83 LFH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N83 LFH, 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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N83 LFH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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