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M434 PBA

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 PBA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,286 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2011 69,065 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,560 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 58,560 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 58,546 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 58,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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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M434 PBA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M434 PBA, 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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M434 PBA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M434 PBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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