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M690 CLU

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,562 mi
Last recorded78,562 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM690 CLU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 78,472 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front cone joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,354 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front cone joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 78,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,150 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 78,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 77,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,035 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 77,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 76,661 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 76,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,365 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,917 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 75,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,039 miles

General underbody rust and weakness within and close to prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,757 miles

Gear change oil seal leaking

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,440 miles

Front panel weak and rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge and close to limits

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,461 miles

Nearside and Offside outer sill panels weak and rusty.

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 73,461 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sill panels weak and rusty

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,877 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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M690 CLU is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M690 CLU, 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 M690 CLU registered?

M690 CLU is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M690 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M690 CLU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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