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M359 LLJ

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,717 mi
Last recorded68,717 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 LLJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 68,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,663 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,999 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 66,999 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,979 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,141 miles

All jacking points show signs of corrosion

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Door sill show signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub frame (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub frame (2.4.A.3)

all jacking points show signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2015 65,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 61,968 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 May 2012 61,965 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,357 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 18 May 2010 58,772 miles

slight play in rear radius arms

Pass 19 May 2009 56,656 miles

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

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

rust in both outer sills.

Pass 20 May 2008 54,519 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 54,515 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 52,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 52,408 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 50,164 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 50,164 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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M359 LLJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 M359 LLJ, 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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M359 LLJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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