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N860 CWY

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,196 mi
Last recorded66,196 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 CWY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,196 miles

Central floor pan getting corroded ( handbrake area )

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Nearside Rear body sill end corroding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear battery carrier corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,412 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,984 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,377 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,299 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,106 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 42,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion on front floor area both sides

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,466 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,448 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,448 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,848 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,847 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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N860 CWY is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N860 CWY, 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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N860 CWY is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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