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N889 XAB

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

36,065 mi
Last recorded36,065 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 XAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,065 miles

Washers poor and could be better

Fail 29 Sep 2025 36,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Washers poor and could be better

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,478 miles

Nearside headlamp image poor

Slight play in nearside front suspension ball joints

Slight play in offside front suspension ball joints

Fail 3 Oct 2022 35,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp image poor

Slight play in nearside front suspension ball joints

Slight play in offside front suspension ball joints

Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 33,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,308 miles

all four tyres perished 145/70/12

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,769 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 31,769 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

All four tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,920 miles

slight play in front swivels

Fail 12 Sep 2014 30,918 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in front swivels

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,381 miles

headlamp aims low

Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,381 miles

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

headlamp aims low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,796 miles

all four front swivels have some play

headlamp aims low

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 29,748 miles

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

all four front swivels have some play

headlamp aims low

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

suspect offside rear brakes require servicing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 25,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,813 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 23,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,985 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 22,985 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise long travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 19,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 19,213 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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N889 XAB is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 N889 XAB, 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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N889 XAB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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