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N912 JHS

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN912 JHS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,459 miles

PLAY IN BOTH REAR SUSPENSIN ARM BUSHES

Fail 7 Jul 2017 51,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

PLAY IN BOTH REAR SUSPENSIN ARM BUSHES

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,372 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,894 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edge and 2/2.5mm

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn slightly on edge and 2/2.5mm

Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,860 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre at 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,310 miles

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,473 miles

battery box corroded

underside corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 45,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery box corroded

underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,415 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 165/65r12

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,785 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 39,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,173 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,924 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 37,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N912 JHS is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 N912 JHS, 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 N912 JHS registered?

N912 JHS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N912 JHS safe to buy?

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