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M121 LEC

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,549 mi
Last recorded83,549 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 LEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 83,549 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 83,549 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,445 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play slight play in inner rack joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,280 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 76,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 72,335 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,298 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,298 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,279 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear suspension radius arm tight in movement

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

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 47,433 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,283 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear shockabsorber shield corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,516 miles

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

front wipers, advise

Fail 4 Aug 2010 40,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front wipers, advise

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,164 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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M121 LEC is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M121 LEC, 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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M121 LEC is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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