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M993 RAB

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,056 mi
Last recorded36,056 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 RAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 36,056 miles

slight play in nsr radius arm bush

Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,043 miles

emissions readings unstable

slight play in nsr radius arm bush

Pass 27 Oct 2023 36,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,002 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 36,002 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 35,985 miles

emissions unstable [with in limits]

movement in front engine stabilizer bush

Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,935 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 35,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,878 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 35,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 35,576 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 35,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,564 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 35,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear metal fuel pipe corroided

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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M993 RAB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M993 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.

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M993 RAB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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