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M535 MYM

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 MYM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,401 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 55,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 54,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 44,177 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,131 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,590 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 22,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp around rear brake back plates

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,575 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 15,282 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2006 15,052 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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M535 MYM is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M535 MYM, 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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M535 MYM is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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