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M866 EAM

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

43,037 mi
Last recorded43,037 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM866 EAM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 43,036 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 42,326 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 42,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working all/front/and/rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 41,807 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top/and/bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 41,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside jet - weak (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2022 41,369 miles

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( body shortened ) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Aug 2022 41,368 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( body shortened ) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,170 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body shortened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Aug 2021 41,166 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working switch - faulty (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bodyshell length - shortened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,750 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated

Fail 24 Apr 2019 40,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely causing vehicle to slew round to the offside - from rear (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated

Pass 9 May 2018 40,445 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated both sides (5.2.3)

note : bodyshell heavily modified - shortened

Fail 8 May 2018 40,445 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both - amber (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both - amber (1.2.1e)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated both sides (5.2.3)

note : bodyshell heavily modified - shortened

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated all heavily modified (5.2.3)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both - dis-coloured (1.2.1d)

vehicle body heavily modified - shortened

Fail 6 Jun 2016 40,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated all heavily modified (5.2.3)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both - dis-coloured (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

vehicle body heavily modified - shortened

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

note : original vehicle body heavily modified

Fail 30 Jun 2015 39,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

note : original vehicle body heavily modified

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,007 miles

four point harness fitted both seats

shortened car

Fail 1 Jul 2014 39,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

four point harness fitted both seats

shortened car

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

full seat belt harnesses fitted

modified body shortened

Fail 6 Oct 2011 39,006 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

full seat belt harnesses fitted

modified body shortened

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,954 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,947 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,558 miles

all seat belt mountings slightly loose

Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

all seat belt mountings slightly loose

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,395 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 38,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,355 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 34,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front valance corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2006 34,267 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

CORROSION TO FRONT VALANCE SECTION BY FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,975 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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M866 EAM is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

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 M866 EAM, 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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M866 EAM is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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