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M56 FHR

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,208 mi
Last recorded78,208 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 FHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 78,208 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,156 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 78,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,094 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,088 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,004 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,104 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,562 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,706 miles

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

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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M56 FHR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M56 FHR, 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 M56 FHR registered?

M56 FHR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M56 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M56 FHR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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