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M356 SDA

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 SDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,761 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 76,726 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,099 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 63,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,335 miles

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

O/S/F Sill slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,335 miles

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

O/S/F Sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,679 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F sill corroded

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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M356 SDA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M356 SDA, 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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M356 SDA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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