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L12 ROL

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,214 mi
Last recorded37,214 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 ROL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 37,214 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 37,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 37,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 36,965 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 36,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 36,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 36,742 miles

Both front tyres wearing on (inner) edges

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,822 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 33,822 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,810 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,810 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,163 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,450 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,457 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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L12 ROL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L12 ROL, 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 L12 ROL registered?

L12 ROL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L12 ROL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 ROL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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