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MKW 531W

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 531W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 52,533 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 52,407 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 52,311 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 52,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 51,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 51,821 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 51,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 50,399 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,817 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,758 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,758 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MKW 531W is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MKW 531W, 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 MKW 531W registered?

MKW 531W is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is MKW 531W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 531W shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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