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M861 SKN

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,572 mi
Last recorded52,572 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 SKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 52,572 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AND OUTER SILL TO FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,240 miles

Nearside outer sill area slightly corroded

Offside outer sill area slightly corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,234 miles

Nearside 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake back plate looks damp

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

nearside outer sill corroded slightly

offside outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,094 miles

exhaust seepage,( resealed)

o/s/f floor pan corroding

slight wheel bearing play n/s/f

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

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

Offside Outer body sill corroded

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 51,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer body sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,733 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 48,730 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 48,702 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 48,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 48,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,500 miles

nearside outter sill starting to show signs of corrosion.offside outter sill starting to show signs of corrosion.

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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M861 SKN is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M861 SKN, 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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M861 SKN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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