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C21 EPS

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,392 mi
Last recorded51,392 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 EPS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 51,392 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2024 50,232 miles

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

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2024 50,226 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2023 48,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2023 48,163 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,953 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osf (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 46,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osf (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,132 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 46,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,683 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,683 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,250 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 41,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 39,757 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rust in near side front lower wing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,229 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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C21 EPS 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 65.2%.

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 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 C21 EPS, 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 C21 EPS registered?

C21 EPS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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