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M327 DGF

1995 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,081 mi
Last recorded54,081 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM327 DGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,081 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 53,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 53,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 53,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,955 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,675 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,487 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 51,983 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 51,983 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,926 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 50,925 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,580 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)

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 14 Aug 2015 49,576 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,491 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

offside sill rusted through out of prescibed area

oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,491 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leaks

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,953 miles

front flexi pipe in poor condition

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill rusted through

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,347 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,347 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

front flexi pipe in poor condition

oil leaks

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,809 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.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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M327 DGF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M327 DGF, 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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M327 DGF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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