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N904 PPL

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 PPL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 95,283 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 95,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,894 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 94,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 94,519 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor insecure floor pan\wheel arch corroded away (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed\split in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure floor pan\wheel arch corroded away (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed\split in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,509 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 94,439 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,383 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,008 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,822 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,822 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 81,202 miles

rear fuel pipe corroded

some play in both lower king pin joints

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 75,688 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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N904 PPL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N904 PPL, 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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N904 PPL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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