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M85 SKR

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

21,787 mi
Last recorded21,787 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 SKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 21,787 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 21,714 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 21,506 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 21,506 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,228 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 21,220 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 21,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 20,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,505 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 20,505 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 20,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 19,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion n/s a pannel

o/s/f shock absorber reduced damping effect

Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front wing has corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,904 miles

nearside front wing has corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,949 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,949 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres side walls cracking.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,187 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 16,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,737 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,833 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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M85 SKR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 M85 SKR, 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 M85 SKR registered?

M85 SKR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M85 SKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 SKR shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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