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M849 EGN

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,602 mi
Last recorded64,602 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM849 EGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 64,602 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre exhaust tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom a- post inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured at rear by steering rack (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure main live from battery at rear subframe (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,444 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 63,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,891 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 55,350 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 55,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,730 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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M849 EGN is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M849 EGN, 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 M849 EGN registered?

M849 EGN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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