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M246 SMJ

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,356 mi
Last recorded25,356 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 SMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safty catch not working right

fuel cap seal rubber cracking

nearside wiper blades abit off screen?

Fail 2 Mar 2015 20,439 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safty catch not working right

fuel cap seal rubber cracking

nearside wiper blades abit off screen?

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,418 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside front tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low and perished

Fail 29 Oct 2009 20,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low and perished

Pass 8 May 2008 19,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2007 19,096 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion. o/s holed outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2006 18,659 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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 SMJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M246 SMJ, 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 M246 SMJ registered?

M246 SMJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1995.

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