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M28 PKR

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,489 mi
Last recorded62,489 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 PKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,489 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow on joint front pipe to central box (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST RUBBING ON GEAR LINKAGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened arm bent chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front seats loose

no handbrake warning light when operated

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Feb 2025 62,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow on joint front pipe to central box (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST RUBBING ON GEAR LINKAGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened arm bent chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front seats loose

no handbrake warning light when operated

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front join (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 62,054 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front join (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 61,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

boot floor corroding near rear subframe rear mounts

front subframe front mounts poorly mouted must be improved

nearside headlamp aim on minimum should be raised

nearside top and bottom ball joints slight play

offisde front top ball joint slight play

rear subrame corroding repair soon

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,362 miles

front subframe mounts poor should be changed

horn poor

nearside rear brake needs checking

passed emmisions with difficulty

play in upper ball joint o/s/f

sills near rear subframe mounts poor welding

Fail 1 Jun 2013 60,301 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight tint to both the front sidelights

Pass 31 May 2012 59,989 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 59,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,438 miles

rear subframe corroded slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear subframe starting to corrode (nearside)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,126 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,721 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 53,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate damaged - replacement recommended

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 51,501 miles

Engine oil level low

Front number plate cracked - advise replacement

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2005 51,501 miles

Engine oil level low

Front number plate cracked - advise replacement

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M28 PKR is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M28 PKR, 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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M28 PKR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1995.

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