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M395 SOH

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,649 mi
Last recorded89,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 SOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,649 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 89,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,828 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 88,828 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty HAZZARD NOT WORKING (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,959 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,982 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 86,982 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,209 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 85,209 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,795 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,795 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

very bad oil leak from engine.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,050 miles

Engine oil filler cap washer deteriorated

Near and offside front jacking points light corrosion

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,050 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine oil filler cap washer deteriorated

Near and offside front jacking points light corrosion

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Poor idle speed allows engine to cut out, intermitent

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,152 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 80,152 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,398 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,186 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 72,186 miles

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

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

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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M395 SOH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M395 SOH, 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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M395 SOH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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