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M860 GBD

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,882 mi
Last recorded52,882 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM860 GBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 52,487 miles

Emissions unable to be completed catalist missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 51,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,798 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 49,305 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,503 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very worn, advise repair soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light no lenses fitted on either side. (wing repeaters taped to wheel arches but unlikey to become detached) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 48,503 miles

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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very worn, advise repair soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light no lenses fitted on either side. (wing repeaters taped to wheel arches but unlikey to become detached) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,030 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 48,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,854 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,490 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,352 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 410,569 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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M860 GBD is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M860 GBD, 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 M860 GBD registered?

M860 GBD is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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