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M389 EAE

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

30,481 mi
Last recorded30,481 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 EAE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 30,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 30,473 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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 29,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 27,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 23,983 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 23,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 23,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,817 miles

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Pass 22 May 2018 22,665 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 May 2017 22,362 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 May 2016 21,995 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass broken

Pass 27 May 2015 21,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,077 miles

Oil leak

nearside door sill step starting to corode

slight play in nearside top balljoint and offside top and bottom balljoints front

Fail 27 May 2014 21,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside door sill step starting to corode

slight play in nearside top balljoint and offside top and bottom balljoints front

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,775 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 20,774 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 19,940 miles

nearside and offside front tyres BALD inside edges

nearside and offside sill steps starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2012 19,940 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres BALD inside edges

nearside and offside sill steps starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2011 18,846 miles

nearside and offside front sill step starting to corrode

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear low inside edge

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2011 18,845 miles

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

nearside and offside front sill step starting to corrode

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear low inside edge

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2010 17,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,464 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 15,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 14,621 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 13,365 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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M389 EAE is a 1995 Rover Mini in White 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 M389 EAE, 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 M389 EAE registered?

M389 EAE is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M389 EAE safe to buy?

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