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JOB 83R

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOB 83R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,799 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,447 miles

near side front seat missing rear seats missing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,447 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

near side front seat missing rear seats missing

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,708 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 74,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JOB 83R is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JOB 83R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOB 83R registered?

JOB 83R is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is JOB 83R safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOB 83R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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