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M740 GAV

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,522 mi
Last recorded42,522 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 GAV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play re greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play re greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,344 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,126 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 42,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,814 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 41,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 41,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 41,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,373 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,029 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 40,078 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2005 39,211 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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M740 GAV is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M740 GAV, 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 M740 GAV registered?

M740 GAV is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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