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M43 AOW

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 AOW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 77,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,463 miles

Offside Floor Corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 73,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 69,314 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2016 62,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2015 60,798 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 60,798 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,416 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,260 miles

Both headlamps beam pattern and output on dipped beam deteriorating

Wipers dont park

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,209 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust front mesh area & rear hanger area slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,138 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion in boot floor

slight corrosion in outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in both outer sills

offside rear radius arm stiff in operation

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,410 miles

both hand brake cables corroded

front number plate damaged

offside head lamp sealed beam unit in poor condition

slight corrosion in both outer sills

slight corrosion in rear sub frame

Fail 9 Feb 2007 46,825 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play/movement in front swivels suspension joints generally

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,825 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play/movement in front swivels suspension joints generally

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,025 miles

corrosion in rear subframe

oil level low

slight wear/movement in front swivels joints

wear in engine stabiliser bushes

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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M43 AOW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M43 AOW, 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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M43 AOW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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