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M871 SKP

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,001 mi
Last recorded8,001 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 SKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 8,001 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2024 8,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2023 1,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,660 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 97,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,778 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low

outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear lower panel corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre low

outer sills badly corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,666 miles

exhaust mid section slight leak corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre 4mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sill panels corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 87,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills corroded

exhaust mid section slight leak

n/s/r tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,923 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 84,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion evident fuel pipes to fuel filter

corrosion evident passenger door

corrosion hole in rear valance behind rear fog light

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,107 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,469 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 72,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 71,190 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 71,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M871 SKP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M871 SKP, 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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M871 SKP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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