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N565 XOD

2005 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,870 mi
Last recorded77,870 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 XOD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,680 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,864 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,497 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,769 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 62,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,198 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,717 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,356 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,758 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,758 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,220 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,214 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,924 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 41,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,834 miles

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

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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N565 XOD is a 2005 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N565 XOD, 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 21 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N565 XOD registered?

N565 XOD is a 2005 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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