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N886 LPN

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

49,073 mi
Last recorded49,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 LPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 49,073 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

both number plate lights dim

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate broken

n/s lower nut ground away

rear subframe bent

Fail 19 Mar 2007 49,072 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

2nd battery loose in boot

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

additional driving light in secure

engine ecu and management relay insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

extensive repair to both sills and front floors adjacent to front subframe mountings. †Front panel damaged

front panel damaged / surface corrossion

near side front brake disc splash guard missing

radiator fan switch wiring broken

surface corrossion on fuel pipes adjacent to filter

vehicle identification plate missing (chassis taken from body pressing)

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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N886 LPN is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N886 LPN, 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 N886 LPN registered?

N886 LPN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 November 1995.

Is N886 LPN safe to buy?

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