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H18 WDG

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,675 mi
Last recorded41,675 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 WDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 41,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,445 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 41,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 41,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,419 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel filter and fuel pip[es corroded

n/s and o/s floor to sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside steps corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,575 miles

oil leaks on gearchange shaft and front crank seal

slight corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills previous repair

slight wear on nearside and offside front tyre outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,373 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pads not checked

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s outer sill,o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight exhaust blow centre joint,front section slight damage

slight play n/s ball joints

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2008 31,373 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pads not checked

metal brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s outer sill,o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight exhaust blow centre joint,front section slight damage

slight play n/s ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,217 miles

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake pads not checked

front section of exhaust slight damage

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear subframe & floor starting to corrode

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2007 31,217 miles

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

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

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake pads not checked

front section of exhaust slight damage

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear subframe & floor starting to corrode

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,723 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 30,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,036 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 30,035 miles

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

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

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

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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H18 WDG is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H18 WDG, 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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H18 WDG is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1995.

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