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M774 FGT

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,519 mi
Last recorded68,519 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 FGT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,519 miles

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,719 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2023 66,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet inoperative

Fail 20 Mar 2023 66,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to the body rear of the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to the body rear of the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to the sill front of the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 66,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 65,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,746 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 64,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f spot light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2019 64,207 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f spot light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 63,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,003 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,085 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,479 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,614 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 41,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,145 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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M774 FGT is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M774 FGT, 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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M774 FGT is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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