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N864 VAO

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 VAO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,871 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 64,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 63,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,542 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,466 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os inner drive shaft joint boot loose

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper self park inop

Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,744 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper self park inop

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front sill jacking points are damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,458 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,445 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,287 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear n/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,345 miles

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

rear n/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,847 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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N864 VAO is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N864 VAO, 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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What year was N864 VAO registered?

N864 VAO is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N864 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N864 VAO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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