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A25 NCM

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

18,494 mi
Last recorded18,494 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 NCM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 18,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 18,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 17,814 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 17,814 miles

Emissions not tested engine won't idle properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,898 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 16,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,016 miles

bracket on front exhaust loose

n/s cv boot slightly weeping grease

revearse lights inop

slight wear n/s/f lower ball joint

slight wear o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 25 Mar 2013 12,016 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

bracket on front exhaust loose

n/s cv boot slightly weeping grease

revearse lights inop

slight wear n/s/f lower ball joint

slight wear o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,327 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 9,314 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,521 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 6,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,214 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 5,209 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 5,182 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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A25 NCM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 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 A25 NCM, 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 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A25 NCM registered?

A25 NCM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A25 NCM safe to buy?

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