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M821 CLW

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 CLW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,106 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,756 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 79,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,334 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,285 miles

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

offside and nearside front peardrop subframe mounts splitting.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,285 miles

offside and nearside front peardrop subframe mounts splitting.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 53,412 miles

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

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

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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M821 CLW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M821 CLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M821 CLW registered?

M821 CLW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M821 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M821 CLW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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