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M359 MPE

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 MPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 96,065 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 84,754 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 78,923 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 78,923 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

o/s/f disc warped

Pass 15 May 2007 72,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight uneven braking at rear

wear in lower steering column bush

Fail 10 May 2007 72,656 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both head lamps have poor beam pattern

play in n/s/f top ball joint

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 10 May 2006 65,769 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge. both outer sills corroded. rear lights fadding colour. nearside front side light intermitant

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 MPE is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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