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J25 WBA

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 WBA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 55,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has light misting of oil

Nearside Front Hub assembly ball joints covered in grease (Upper & Lower)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Hub assembly ball joint covered in grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres - slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 50,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,727 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,390 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,390 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,888 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,888 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s outer sill small hole but not prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2014 47,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f outer sill small hole,front ball joints need greasing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,559 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,272 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,888 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,915 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 33,646 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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J25 WBA is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J25 WBA, 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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J25 WBA is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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