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M243 NVP

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,085 mi
Last recorded82,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 NVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 82,085 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,896 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 81,891 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,899 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,308 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,913 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,081 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,400 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 24,398 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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M243 NVP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M243 NVP, 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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M243 NVP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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