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J5 SKV

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,418 mi
Last recorded68,418 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 May 2021 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

area around both front subframe mounts weak/corroded

both front inner wheel arches weak/corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front steering rack gaitor damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,488 miles

gearbox sounds rough

rear subframe weak/corroded

slight exhaust leak at clamps

slight oil leak around engine

slight play in all 4 front ball joints

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,843 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINTS

Pass 18 May 2015 58,765 miles

both front steering rack boots cracked

offside front tyre tread worn

slight exhaust leak at front section

slight play in offside top ball joint

Pass 22 May 2014 54,451 miles

oil leak at engine

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 25 May 2013 68,307 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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J5 SKV is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J5 SKV, 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 J5 SKV registered?

J5 SKV is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is J5 SKV safe to buy?

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