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M799 TRS

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 TRS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 45,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,213 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,876 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,086 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,797 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside repairs covered with silicone

Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside repairs covered with silicone

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,751 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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 41,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 41,062 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 39,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 39,981 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 39,055 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,541 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 34,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,594 miles

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

Offside 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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M799 TRS is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M799 TRS, 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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M799 TRS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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