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M279 SOA

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,328 mi
Last recorded73,328 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 SOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,328 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe damaged.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,328 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexy pipe damaged.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,317 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 73,317 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 73,317 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 73,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired FLOOR TO INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR - CLOSE TO SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT AREA - INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT DOORS - HINGES HAVE NUTS MISSING, BUT STILL SECURE

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO OUTER WEAR BARS - AND PERISHED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW - JOIN AT FRONT OF CAT

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,164 miles

Front damage to exhaust flexi

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,568 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 72,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 70,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,915 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 69,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,468 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,983 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 67,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,968 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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M279 SOA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M279 SOA, 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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M279 SOA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1995.

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