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M229 UYB

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,050 mi
Last recorded49,050 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 UYB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 49,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,037 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 49,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,750 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,750 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,624 miles

oil leaks

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,947 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre vavle stem perished

oil leak from rocker cover area and underside

Fail 24 Sep 2014 30,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre vavle stem perished

oil leak from rocker cover area and underside

Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,286 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 17,286 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,993 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wear on immer tread area

poor headlamp beam patterns

rear brakes locking on brake test, recomend clean deglaze rear brake shoes

Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,974 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,909 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 11,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,327 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 9,327 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 27 Jan 2006 4,588 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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M229 UYB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M229 UYB, 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 M229 UYB registered?

M229 UYB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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