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M430 FGJ

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,508 mi
Last recorded71,508 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 FGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 71,189 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,866 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,080 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,804 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f 145/70/12 tyre perished

n/s/r 145/70/12 tyre close to limit and heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/f 145/70/12 tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/r 145/70/12 tyre close to limit and heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f 145/70/12 tyre perished

n/s/r 145/70/12 tyre close to limit and heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/f 145/70/12 tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/r 145/70/12 tyre close to limit and heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2013 55,930 miles

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 May 2013 55,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 May 2012 52,983 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 52,938 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,377 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 49,638 miles

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

Bonnet difficult to open

Coolant leak

Offside handbrake cable quadrant starting to sieze up

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 45,946 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,946 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 42,802 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,795 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 39,308 miles

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

Nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 14 May 2008 39,257 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 registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside front bump stop missing

Steering column switches loose

Pass 18 May 2007 36,389 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 36,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2006 32,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M430 FGJ 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 60.9%.

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 M430 FGJ, 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 M430 FGJ registered?

M430 FGJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 June 1995.

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