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M131 MYX

1995 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 MYX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,669 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 87,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,464 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front sub-frame rubber mounts worn

rear fuel steel lines corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2008 77,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front sub-frame rubber mounts worn

rear fuel steel lines corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,891 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,705 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 77,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 74,171 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,171 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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M131 MYX is a 1995 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M131 MYX, 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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M131 MYX is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1995.

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