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M947 CLH

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 CLH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,990 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,799 miles

Nearside Front floor bung

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,794 miles

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

Nearside Front floor bung

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,522 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,522 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 65,482 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 63,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 63,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 62,999 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 62,988 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,815 miles

slight n/s + o/s jacking damage

slight underside surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,777 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,111 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged by grouning out

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front arch trim insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front exhaust flexi damaged by grouning out

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front arch trim insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 46,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,500 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,757 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 35,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,779 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,894 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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M947 CLH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M947 CLH, 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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M947 CLH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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