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N856 TOL

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,199 mi
Last recorded65,199 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 TOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 65,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 65,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 65,197 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated rear flich to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated flich to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,566 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 64,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,855 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,092 miles

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

Nearside Front A panel slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front A panel slightly corroded.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,946 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,737 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 58,452 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,200 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,200 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,201 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,899 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded!

both sides front floors corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,485 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 44,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,236 miles

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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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N856 TOL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N856 TOL, 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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N856 TOL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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