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M903 VMF

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,495 mi
Last recorded34,495 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM903 VMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,495 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,134 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 34,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 34,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,325 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 33,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 30,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,299 miles

Nearside rear tyre side walls in poor condition

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 28,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre side walls in poor condition

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,981 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 26,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 25,578 miles

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

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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M903 VMF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M903 VMF, 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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M903 VMF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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