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M251 LVV

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,621 mi
Last recorded70,621 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 LVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished on outer sidewall. DOT 5209 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 70,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished on outer sidewall. DOT 5209 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 69,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 66,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,271 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,738 miles

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

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

both front indicator lamps getting dis-coloured

both rear tyres side walls cracking

handbrake cable corroding but ok at test

offside front inner wing and both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2008 60,738 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front indicator lamps getting dis-coloured

both rear tyres side walls cracking

handbrake cable corroding but ok at test

offside front inner wing and both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,534 miles

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

boot floor corroding

both front indicator lamps getting dis-coloured

both outer sills at front corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2007 59,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

boot floor corroding

both front indicator lamps getting dis-coloured

both outer sills at front corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2006 59,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,068 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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M251 LVV is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M251 LVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M251 LVV registered?

M251 LVV is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M251 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 LVV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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