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PNZ 355

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,714 mi
Last recorded99,714 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 355
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (165/60R12) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 99,714 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (165/60R12) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (165/60R12) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 99,118 miles

Fuel hose chafing hose at fuel filter. Fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 99,118 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Fuel hose chafing hose at fuel filter. Fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,877 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,554 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 96,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.84 too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,974 miles

the vehicle has underseal on underside of body

Pass 28 May 2010 93,851 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 93,803 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 May 2009 92,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 91,692 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 91,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 91,633 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 84,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 83,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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PNZ 355 is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green 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 PNZ 355, 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 PNZ 355 registered?

PNZ 355 is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is PNZ 355 safe to buy?

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