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J33 CAH

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,438 mi
Last recorded83,438 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 CAH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 83,341 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 82,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,555 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 82,555 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 82,532 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,455 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,797 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,797 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,098 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,095 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,472 miles

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,017 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,220 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,603 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,778 miles

Lowwer front sumframe rear mounts slightly worn

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 77,776 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Lowwer front sumframe rear mounts slightly worn

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,862 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake reading less than o/s/r

Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,072 miles

Slight play in offside radius arm.

Slight wear in front subframe bushs.

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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J33 CAH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J33 CAH, 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 J33 CAH registered?

J33 CAH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is J33 CAH safe to buy?

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