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M702 WAR

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM702 WAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,129 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,203 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 90,191 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 76,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,106 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,082 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,082 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,019 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 78,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,887 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,799 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 74,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

exhaust manifold has a broken stud

offside outer sill is badly corroded

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 WAR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WAR, 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 WAR registered?

M702 WAR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M702 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M702 WAR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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