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M440 UTF

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,273 mi
Last recorded36,273 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 UTF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,702 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,395 miles

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 28,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,429 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,924 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

panel below rear bumper has a small hole caused by corrossion not within a pescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2014 19,924 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake hose perrishing

panel below rear bumper has a small hole caused by corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,490 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,483 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 98,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 89,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,352 miles

play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,680 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 79,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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M440 UTF is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M440 UTF, 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 M440 UTF registered?

M440 UTF is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M440 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M440 UTF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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