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M246 MPE

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,234 mi
Last recorded55,234 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 MPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,127 miles

rear shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front shock absorber rubbers perishing

offside front floor very rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2014 55,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front shock absorber rubbers perishing

offside front floor very rusty

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,009 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside body sill rusty

nearside font jacking point weak body and sills

offside body sill rusty

offside front floor and inner body sill rusty

offside front jacking point weak body and sill

rear sub - frame rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2013 55,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

nearside body sill rusty

nearside font jacking point weak body and sills

offside body sill rusty

offside front floor and inner body sill rusty

offside front jacking point weak body and sill

rear sub - frame rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,238 miles

engine oil leak

nearside body sill rusty

nearside front seat belt lower mountingfloor rusty -- has had plate welded on

nearside jacking point weak floor and body sill area

offside body sill rusty

offside front floor rusty

offside front jacking point weak floor and body sill area

rear sub - frame rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,286 miles

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

rear shock absorbers weak

rear subframe etting rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2011 51,284 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

rear shock absorbers weak

rear subframe etting rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 49,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,227 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside steering rack boot is perishing

rear shock absorbers weak + all bushes starting to perish

screw + small cut in offside front tyre

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside steering rack boot is perishing

rear shock absorbers weak + all bushes starting to perish

screw + small cut in offside front tyre

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,123 miles

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

nearside body sill getting rusty

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 44,108 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside body sill getting rusty

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,693 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,712 miles

rear shock absorbers weak

slight damage to both front floor pans

slight play in near side front bottom ball joint [swivel]

Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,766 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 34,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front wiper blades split on ends

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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M246 MPE is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M246 MPE, 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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M246 MPE is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 May 1995.

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