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M31 RAB

1995 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 RAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 97,662 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and cracked at n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush drifting out over the retaining nut, (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel at n/s/f (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f floor panel at the front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

imbalance on rear axle brakes but locks . n/s 65kgf lock o/s 163kgf lock

Pass 10 Jun 2024 97,550 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 97,277 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 97,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,972 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,907 miles

slight play in o/s + n/s/f lower ball joints + front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 76,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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M31 RAB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M31 RAB, 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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M31 RAB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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