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M702 ROJ

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,986 mi
Last recorded26,986 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM702 ROJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 26,986 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrosion floor to sill.

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2025 26,704 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 26,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,031 miles

engine stablizer bar bushes slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2019 24,987 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 24,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 24,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,795 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 24,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,662 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 24,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brakes require attention

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 24,462 miles

Light rust at floor to sill area

Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,461 miles

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

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

Light rust at floor to sill area

Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,353 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept zone

Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked outside the swept zone

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,051 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Offside and nearside front outer sills/floor rusting

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2008 24,049 miles

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

All tyres worn on edges

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Offside and nearside front outer sills/floor rusting

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,501 miles

Both outer sills have corrosion, but not in a prescribed area.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 23,451 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both outer sills have corrosion, but not in a prescribed area.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,856 miles

rear subframe rusty and corroded- but not holed

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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M702 ROJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M702 ROJ, 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 M702 ROJ registered?

M702 ROJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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