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B11 VNY

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 VNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 38,038 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 38,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 38,010 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 37,996 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,670 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

accelerator sticking slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,513 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 35,513 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 35,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 35,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2014 30,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,689 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front door bottoms corroding

corrosion under both front headlights.

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 27 Dec 2012 22,689 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front door bottoms corroding

corrosion under both front headlights.

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 22,648 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,928 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,931 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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B11 VNY is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 B11 VNY, 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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B11 VNY is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1995.

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