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M999 LEA

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

79,720 mi
Last recorded79,720 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 LEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 79,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 78,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 78,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,357 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,705 miles

O/s/hand brake performance low

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Unit very weak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 77,705 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

O/s/hand brake performance low

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Unit very weak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,356 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,979 miles

front washes poor

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front washes poor

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,260 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,548 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,201 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear box

Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

slight exhaust blow from rear box

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,299 miles

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,919 miles

front subframe n/s rear mount starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,871 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 69,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 69,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 69,481 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front sub frame rear mounts starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2007 68,782 miles

brake fluid level low

some play in both top swivels

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 66,094 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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M999 LEA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M999 LEA, 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 M999 LEA registered?

M999 LEA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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