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N850 GGJ

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 GGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 33,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,781 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very minor (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 29,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 29,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 29,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 May 2017 29,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,303 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front section of exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 28,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

front section of exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2013 27,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,374 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 24,061 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

signs of standing-slight corrosion to exhaust sills offside lower bulkhead and rear panel flange

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,061 miles

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

signs of standing-slight corrosion to exhaust sills offside lower bulkhead and rear panel flange

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,997 miles

slight wear to suspension etc. front tyres wearing on edges,offside front getting low.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 21,116 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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N850 GGJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N850 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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N850 GGJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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