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N887 BPU

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,720 mi
Last recorded74,720 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 BPU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 74,693 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to carryout full brake test due to no effort from rear foot brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,799 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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N887 BPU is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N887 BPU, 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 N887 BPU registered?

N887 BPU is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N887 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 BPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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