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M535 OWN

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,986 mi
Last recorded29,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 OWN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 29,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 29,961 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,788 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,864 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,591 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 29,591 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,749 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 27,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,677 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,241 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 27,241 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,219 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,206 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,730 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 24,730 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,116 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,072 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 19,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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 OWN is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OWN, 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 M535 OWN registered?

M535 OWN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M535 OWN safe to buy?

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