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M774 GTT

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

40,567 mi
Last recorded40,567 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 GTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 40,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 40,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,524 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 35,524 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 30,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 24,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 24,665 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,245 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective wire broken to level unit (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section & slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn to 2.7mm

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

fuel cap seal perished & poor condition

slight body corrosion N/S/R wing at fuel filler & in spare wheel well

Fail 22 Jan 2020 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective wire broken to level unit (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured main power cable at rear next to battery box under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section & slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn to 2.7mm

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

fuel cap seal perished & poor condition

slight body corrosion N/S/R wing at fuel filler & in spare wheel well

slight engine misfire

Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear side lamp & stop lamp slightly dim

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

Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

surface corrosion to N/S door step / O/S/F floor & rear subframe

Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,874 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear & N/S/F (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal perished

slight corrosion on N/S door step & O/S/R subframe

Fail 6 Feb 2018 22,874 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear & N/S/F (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal perished

slight corrosion on N/S door step & O/S/R subframe

Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread and wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

inside of catalytic converta loose

Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM & NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM 145/70/12 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 21,227 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM & NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM 145/70/12 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,537 miles

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

os rear tyre perished (cracked around tread)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 20,529 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

os rear tyre perished (cracked around tread)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,641 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 19,639 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 18,640 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

os rear tyre perished sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2013 18,633 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 emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

os rear tyre perished sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,653 miles

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

co high(failed cat test) non cat test applied

front exhaust clamp loose

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

slight play in ns front top ball joint

slight play in os front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,748 miles

engine oil leak

engine stabiliser bushes worn

ns front sub frame mount worn/split

Fail 25 Jan 2011 16,748 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

engine stabiliser bushes worn

ns front sub frame mount worn/split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,616 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,711 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 14,707 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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,682 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 13,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,751 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL VT 32 ADVISE SHEET

Fail 8 Feb 2007 12,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in nsf and osf top and bottom suspension swivels . ok at time of mot test

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,835 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 11,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 GTT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GTT, 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 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M774 GTT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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