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M717 SVJ

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 SVJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 51,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 51,581 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 51,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 50,762 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play lower column bush

Fail 21 May 2019 50,751 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play lower column bush

Pass 21 May 2018 50,407 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in lower column bush

Fail 16 May 2018 50,395 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in lower column bush

Pass 16 May 2017 49,932 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

slight play in column lower bush

Fail 16 May 2017 49,932 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in column lower bush

Pass 19 May 2016 49,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 49,336 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 Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 48,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,392 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 46,431 miles

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 14 May 2012 45,473 miles

corrosion to nearside sill in non prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2011 44,039 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 44,039 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 42,804 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 42,804 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 41,384 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 39,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 39,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

OFFSIDE INNER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 19 May 2007 38,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 38,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 35,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside outer sill corrodid

offside front outer sill corrodid

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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M717 SVJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 M717 SVJ, 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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M717 SVJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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