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N87 FLD

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,208 mi
Last recorded88,208 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 FLD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 88,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,623 miles

Corrosion offside front floor pan/inner sill although not considered excessive

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Play nearside front inner steering joint

Rear subframe has slight corrosion although not considered excessive

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,972 miles

Nearside front inner steering joint has play

Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

N/s/f inner steering joint has play.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,390 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from hoses I to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,932 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr subframe rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,096 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,096 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 44,096 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,848 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,611 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in front number plate

rear number plate starting to disclour

Pass 7 May 2009 36,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 36,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,416 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,670 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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N87 FLD is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N87 FLD, 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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N87 FLD is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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