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M300 AKD

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 AKD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 62,282 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,560 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight play osf wheel bearing

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,258 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,872 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front catalytic convertor join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal very perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 60,857 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor - Nearside front seatbelt buckle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Centre floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front catalytic convertor join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal very perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,491 miles

tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,313 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s park brake efficiency low

o/s wiper blade split

washers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,942 miles

n/s park brake efficiency low

o/s wiper blade split

washers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,271 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,231 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,455 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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M300 AKD is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M300 AKD, 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 M300 AKD registered?

M300 AKD is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M300 AKD safe to buy?

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