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M992 RAB

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,240 mi
Last recorded60,240 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM992 RAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 60,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 59,892 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 59,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 59,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,786 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,725 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 57,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,559 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,029 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,334 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,548 miles

1980 engine fitted,tested to relavant limits

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

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

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

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

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

excessive corrosion to offside front footwell

Fail 17 Feb 2012 51,369 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

old pre catalyst engine fitted and an age related emission test performed

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,369 miles

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

old pre catalyst engine fitted and an age related emission test performed

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,072 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,931 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 45,931 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

non catalyst test carried out as engine from 1980vehicle fitted owner submitted proof

Fail 8 Feb 2008 43,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,061 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,366 miles

both nearside and offside outer door sills corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2006 36,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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M992 RAB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M992 RAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M992 RAB registered?

M992 RAB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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