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B12 EJB

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,023 mi
Last recorded89,023 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 EJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,023 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 88,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,508 miles

Split/crack noted in O/S/F Inner wheel arch trim/Plate

Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Split/crack noted in O/S/F Inner wheel arch trim/Plate

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,379 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,376 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,943 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 78,185 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 78,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,180 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight corrosion to rear sub frame and nearside rear floor area

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,166 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 78,165 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,449 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,446 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,087 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 73,087 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,465 miles

see advice sheet no.801994806333, issued 31/10/2006 (item 013 rectified)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 69,461 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

front engine stabilizer bar bolt missing/recommend attention

front number plate damaged

front sub frame mounts soft

head lamp beam patterns poor/blue tint to lamps just acceptable

nsf floor pan corroding

osr brake pipe corroding

play in both front top swivels just acceptable/recommend attention

play in steering column

rear brake balance poor/recommend attention

rear fog lamp badly positioned/recommend attention

rear shock absorbers seem weak

signs of corrosion by rear sub frame mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2005 66,745 miles

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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B12 EJB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B12 EJB, 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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B12 EJB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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