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M562 EGF

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,713 mi
Last recorded56,713 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 EGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2016 56,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure Battery box holed/corroded. (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded windscreen panel (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front sub frame mounting area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front sub frame mounting area (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers not self parking. (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front Tyre and both rear tyres splitting between tread bands.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,546 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,853 miles

nearside sill corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2013 55,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

nearside sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,642 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,115 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,114 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,764 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 54,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,190 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 54,190 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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M562 EGF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M562 EGF, 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 M562 EGF registered?

M562 EGF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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