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M307 ELB

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,636 mi
Last recorded44,636 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM307 ELB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,636 miles

all shocks damp

brake pipes rusty

bulkhead very rusty

offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all shocks damp

brake pipes rusty

bulkhead very rusty

offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 40,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 40,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 37,018 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 36,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,229 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 36,225 miles

Centre Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M307 ELB is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M307 ELB, 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 M307 ELB registered?

M307 ELB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M307 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M307 ELB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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