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M738 RKE

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,495 mi
Last recorded61,495 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 RKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 61,494 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,353 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 60,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 56,661 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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M738 RKE is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M738 RKE, 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 M738 RKE registered?

M738 RKE is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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