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M879 PKR

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 PKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 87,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,920 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,679 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,447 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 78,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,242 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Aug 2013 78,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,042 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 78,036 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both outter sills corroding

Fail 13 May 2011 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit

both outter sills corroding

Fail 12 May 2011 75,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,116 miles

both rear raduios arm bearings slight play

freeplay starting in offside front lower balljoint

n/s and o/s outer sills corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,109 miles

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

both rear raduios arm bearings slight play

n/s and o/s outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,829 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front suspension bump stops missing

metal brake pipes to front flexi hoses & over rear subframe corroded

offside front suspension upper arm bearing appears worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

slight play in rear radius arm bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

metal brake pipes to front flexi hoses & over rear subframe corroded

offside front suspension upper arm bearing appears worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,193 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,342 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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M879 PKR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M879 PKR, 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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M879 PKR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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