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M225 EGE

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 EGE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 56,321 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,203 miles

Steel wheel fitted to o/s front

Fail 9 Dec 2019 54,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steel wheel fitted to o/s front

Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,392 miles

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted

Parking brake only 16%

Fail 21 Nov 2018 53,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,351 miles

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted.

Parking brake only 16%

Fail 20 Nov 2017 52,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted

Parking brake only 16%

Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steel wheel fitted

Parking brake only 16%

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,195 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 51,193 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,686 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 49,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 48,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,952 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exh. front mount bracket broken.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,808 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,408 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 42,581 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 42,581 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,237 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,237 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

o/s top boll jont oil leek

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,461 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 39,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,092 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 35,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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M225 EGE is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M225 EGE, 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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M225 EGE is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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