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M889 MUV

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,893 mi
Last recorded54,893 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 MUV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 54,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 53,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 52,363 miles

Central exhaust blow

Fail 22 May 2018 52,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Central exhaust blow

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,677 miles

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

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

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

various body panels corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,209 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,208 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 47,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 45,392 miles

front floor pans corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,215 miles

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

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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M889 MUV is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M889 MUV, 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 M889 MUV registered?

M889 MUV is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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