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M782 DGH

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,116 mi
Last recorded62,116 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 DGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,116 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight wear in lower bush (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 61,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 61,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 61,517 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 61,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,104 miles

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 59,099 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 51,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,273 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,273 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,857 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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M782 DGH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M782 DGH, 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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M782 DGH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M782 DGH safe to buy?

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