1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Rover MINI MOT pass rate and common faults

726 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 726 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.1%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.3%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.6%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.3%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks27.1%
  2. Lights & electrics17.9%
  3. Suspension13.2%
  4. Brakes13.1%
  5. Body & chassis7.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Steering5.1%
  8. Tyres1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Rover MINI?

In 2024, 70.5% of 1995 Rover MINI cars passed their MOT first time, across 726 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Rover MINI?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1995 Rover MINI reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).