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M829 POB

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,870 mi
Last recorded43,870 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 POB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 43,600 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,081 miles

corrosion to front floor pan

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to subframes

Fail 4 Jan 2018 43,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion to front floor pan

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to subframes

Pass 15 May 2017 43,034 miles

Offside Front Surface corrosion to floor pan

Pass 13 May 2016 42,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,239 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Mar 2014 41,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Full beam flash n/w

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 32,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,738 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,614 miles

brake servo effort weak

slight exhaust blow from front

slight play in offside swivel joints

Fail 19 Oct 2007 30,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake servo effort weak

slight exhaust blow from front

slight play in offside swivel joints

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 30,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M829 POB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M829 POB, 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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M829 POB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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