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E5 EDN

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,594 mi
Last recorded24,594 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 EDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 24,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 24,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 23,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 20,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 20,982 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top & Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 20,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 20,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,323 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,943 miles

offside screen wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,389 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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E5 EDN is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E5 EDN, 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 E5 EDN registered?

E5 EDN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is E5 EDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 EDN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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