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F8 JDP

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 JDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,768 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,888 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,522 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,159 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 85,159 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,943 miles

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

all tyres starting to deteriorate

brake pipes wax oiled

corrosion on sub frames

Fail 19 Feb 2019 84,943 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres starting to deteriorate

brake pipes wax oiled

corrosion on sub frames

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres side walls perished

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres side walls perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,549 miles

all tyres side walls cracking

both hand brake cables rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

all tyres side walls craking

both handbrake cables rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,806 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,806 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 82,967 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,578 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2009 81,944 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,827 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 81,827 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,915 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 80,915 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,751 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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F8 JDP is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F8 JDP, 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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F8 JDP is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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