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M955 WMC

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,570 mi
Last recorded59,570 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 WMC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 55,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,438 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 45,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nearside rear bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Offside sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,382 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,278 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,278 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,811 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)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,800 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,812 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,701 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,962 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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M955 WMC is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M955 WMC, 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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What year was M955 WMC registered?

M955 WMC is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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