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M855 HDL

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,326 mi
Last recorded51,326 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 HDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 51,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,901 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,404 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 48,404 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,846 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 45,846 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive 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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M855 HDL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M855 HDL, 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 M855 HDL registered?

M855 HDL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 July 1995.

Is M855 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M855 HDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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