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M945 ROA

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,174 mi
Last recorded34,174 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM945 ROA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,532 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 31,178 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 31,176 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 29,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 29,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 29,280 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fuel Pipe/s corroded To Fuel Filter

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 28,843 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 28,842 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fault with exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,244 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 28,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 27,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,241 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 26,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,062 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,239 miles

Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

lower steering column bush worn.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,658 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 24,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front brake disc's corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,549 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 18,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 5,735 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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M945 ROA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M945 ROA, 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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M945 ROA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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