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M250 WCW

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM250 WCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 87,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,532 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,782 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,276 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,276 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 74,251 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,251 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,370 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2010 69,370 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)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,545 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,341 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 58,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 55,027 miles

fog lamp warning light dull

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,585 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 52,569 miles

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

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

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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M250 WCW 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 66.7%.

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 M250 WCW, 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 M250 WCW registered?

M250 WCW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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