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M389 YWT

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,186 mi
Last recorded56,186 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 YWT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 55,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,788 miles

Corrosion around centre floor pan

Oil leaks around engine

Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,785 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Corrosion around centre floor pan

Oil leaks around engine

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,633 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 54,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 72,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,814 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,461 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 YWT is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

M389 YWT is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M389 YWT safe to buy?

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