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M244 XOO

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,940 mi
Last recorded87,940 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM244 XOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,896 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

O/S OUTER PART OF SILL SHOWING SOME CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

O/S/F FLOOR SECTION SHOWING SOME CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SHOWING SOME DAMAGE

brake steering suspension and subframes are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,786 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S AND O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONT MOST (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

O/S OUTER PART OF SILL SHOWING SOME CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

O/S/F FLOOR SECTION SHOWING SOME CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SHOWING SOME DAMAGE

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,108 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DAMAGE ON ITS INNER SIDEWALL AREA.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 79,104 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DAMAGE ON ITS INNER SIDEWALL AREA.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,069 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 73,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,825 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,426 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 69,426 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,452 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,450 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,240 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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M244 XOO is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M244 XOO, 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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M244 XOO is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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