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M688 KTN

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,369 mi
Last recorded41,369 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 KTN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 41,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering column switches loose

Fail 20 Oct 2022 41,227 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside is a lot lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering column switches loose

Fail 17 Jul 2015 41,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,871 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,871 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

hazard warning lamp switch becoming faulty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,772 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front and rear no plates are going to be illegal within the next month or so ive been advised by vosa

front wheels on a full lock very close to wheel arch may rub if cornering hard

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,080 miles

Chip in screen outside of swept area

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 24,018 miles

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

o/s inner cv boot adrift

Fail 24 Nov 2007 23,912 miles

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

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

o/s inner cv boot adrift

Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,315 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 14,009 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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M688 KTN is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M688 KTN, 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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M688 KTN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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