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M89 VUD

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,090 mi
Last recorded47,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 VUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to offside outer sill/rear wing and nearside front inner wheel arch sill closing panel

engine upper stabiliser bush worn

Fail 4 Jul 2017 47,090 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to offside outer sill/rear wing and nearside front inner wheel arch sill closing panel

engine upper stabiliser bush worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip cracked

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip missing

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,660 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,793 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 45,729 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,734 miles

corrosion to off side front sill/door shut

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,109 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,109 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,195 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 42,193 miles

Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,960 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 40,940 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,500 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 36,470 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,820 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking to both rear tyres

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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M89 VUD is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M89 VUD, 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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M89 VUD is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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