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M273 LDV

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,962 mi
Last recorded37,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 LDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 37,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 37,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 37,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 37,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,347 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,938 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

we advise that they are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,838 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,832 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,437 miles

engine a bit smokey on tick over

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,205 miles

rear number plate deteriorating. we advise replacment a/s/a/p

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,548 miles

n/s and o/s front tie bar bushes mounted to front sub frame are wearing we advis that it is replaced as soon as possible.

rear number plate beggining to fade.

surface corrosion to the o/s/f outer sill

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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M273 LDV is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M273 LDV, 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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M273 LDV is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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