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M893 POM

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,888 mi
Last recorded59,888 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 POM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,888 miles

Nearside Rear STRING TANGLED

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,420 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,181 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2023 59,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits suspect loose wire temp sensor (8.2.1.2 (b))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,673 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 58,673 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,372 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 58,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front floors distorted by lifting

Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,197 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor crushed x 4 (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,122 miles

both front floors damaged from lifting

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,164 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

all tyres perished

offside outer sill weakened and holed by corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,505 miles

Corrosion hole offside sill not within perscribed area

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

Nearside outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front outer sill has surface corrosion

Rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly perished

Slight surface corrosion offside rear subframe

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,172 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,165 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,573 miles

brake fluid level warning lamp not working

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 12 May 2011 48,815 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on outer wall

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 May 2011 48,815 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2010 48,079 miles

Surface corrosion O/S outer sill

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 45,058 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 45,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 42,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 42,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Heavy surface corrosion O/S outer sill

Pass 25 May 2006 40,988 miles

Very slight exhaust blow rear silencer. † †Both rear tyres on or near legal limit. † †Slight play in front lower ball joints. †

Fail 18 May 2006 40,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight play in front lower ball joints.

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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M893 POM is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M893 POM, 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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M893 POM is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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