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PST 269J

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

8,992 mi
Last recorded8,992 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPST 269J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 8,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 8,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 8,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 7,667 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 5,769 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 5,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 5,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 5,024 miles

Exhaust emissions tested as a 1990 Metro A+ engine. Sight of report from Bill Richards Racing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 4,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 4,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 3,262 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 3,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 3,010 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 23 Apr 2014 3,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 18 Sep 2012 74,025 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 May 2011 73,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 72,473 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2010 72,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,742 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust bracket at the front is broken

wipers dont park at the bootom of the screen when switched off

Pass 2 Dec 2005 69,204 miles

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

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

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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PST 269J is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PST 269J, 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 PST 269J registered?

PST 269J is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is PST 269J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PST 269J shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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