MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear shock absorbers weak
rear subframe etting rusty
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside body sill getting rusty
rear shock absorbers weak
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
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear shock absorbers weak
slight damage to both front floor pans
slight play in near side front bottom ball joint [swivel]
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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