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M431 FNJ

1995 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,800 mi
Last recorded40,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 FNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,800 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 40,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,713 miles

slight play in ball joints n/s o/s

Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,713 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in ball joints n/s o/s

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,916 miles

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Rear sub-frame is slightly corroded on nearside.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Rear sub-frame is slightly corroded on nearside.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,177 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 34,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Battery box is very corroded,there is a danger of battery falling through.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,666 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 20 Jun 2007 32,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,238 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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M431 FNJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M431 FNJ, 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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M431 FNJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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