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M553 GTL

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

60,487 mi
Last recorded60,487 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 GTL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 60,479 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 58,340 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 58,336 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,388 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,940 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 53,940 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 44,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 44,476 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,711 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 42,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,888 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint FRONTS (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil REARS (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,255 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 41,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,398 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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,237 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,173 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Corrosion on sills and floor pan.

Oil leak.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 30,173 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Boot floor corroded.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Corrosion on sills and floor pan.

Oil leak.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,677 miles

both 'a' pillars have corrosion

offside rear radius arm has tight movement

Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both 'a' pillars have corrosion

offside rear radius arm has tight movement

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,456 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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M553 GTL is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 M553 GTL, 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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M553 GTL is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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