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M870 POP

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

4,312 mi
Last recorded4,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 POP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 4,312 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 4,167 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 3,993 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 3,574 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 3,572 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 3,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 3,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 2,787 miles

o/s/f brake hose touching tie bar

Pass 4 Jul 2018 2,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 2,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut not tight (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 1,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 1,200 miles

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

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

battery loose

front no plate

n/s sun visor

Fail 5 Sep 2012 1,193 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose

front number plate

n/s sun visor

Pass 4 May 2011 997 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 997 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 98,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 98,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water mark on rear number plate

Pass 8 May 2008 98,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 98,040 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 98,040 miles

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 97,701 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 97,701 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M870 POP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M870 POP, 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 M870 POP registered?

M870 POP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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