CarVerify

Free Car Check

M83 WEO

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

80,605 mi
Last recorded80,605 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM83 WEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,558 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished in the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2024 80,209 miles

Corrosion all underneath

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 79,858 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 78,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak by joint to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak by joint to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 78,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,400 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 77,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,284 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not holed

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,558 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,395 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,380 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,910 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 73,859 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,676 miles

n/s/f steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,676 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,324 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 71,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,717 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 52,831 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,831 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,156 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 39,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M83 WEO is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 M83 WEO, 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

How do I check the history of M83 WEO?

You can check the full history of M83 WEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M83 WEO registered?

M83 WEO is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M83 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M83 WEO shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M83 WEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M83 WEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.