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M386 KDF

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,041 mi
Last recorded61,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 KDF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 61,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,166 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,284 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 98,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,144 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)

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

n/s/f tyre perrished and worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 98,062 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 98,062 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,581 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 96,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,057 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 94,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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M386 KDF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M386 KDF, 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 M386 KDF registered?

M386 KDF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M386 KDF safe to buy?

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