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M783 FMR

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,578 mi
Last recorded64,578 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM783 FMR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 64,578 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 64,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 62,503 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,939 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,069 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,626 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread low on inner edges.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside and nearside front tyre tread low on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,650 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,545 miles

front to rear brake corroding at rear

n/s outer sill excessively corroded outside of prescribed areas

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches excessively corroded outside of prescribed areas

o/s/f outer sill, sill to floor and front floor excessively corroded outside of prescribed area

o/s/f shock absorber damp

slight play n/s top ball joint

Fail 1 Jul 2010 28,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front to rear brake corroding at rear

n/s outer sill excessively corroded outside of prescribed areas

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches excessively corroded outside of prescribed areas

o/s/f outer sill, sill to floor and front floor excessively corroded outside of prescribed area

o/s/f shock absorber damp

slight play n/s top ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,362 miles

front tear drop mountings splitting

headlight patterns poor

noise from n/s/r brake during operation and slightly low reading

o/s outer sill corrode at front out of prescribed area

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre badly perished

very slight play in ball joints

Fail 11 Jul 2009 27,362 miles

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

front tear drop mountings splitting

headlight patterns poor

noise from n/s/r brake during operation and slightly low reading

o/s outer sill corrode at front out of prescribed area

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre badly perished

very slight play in ball joints

Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,353 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 12 Jun 2008 25,750 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 25,748 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 20,707 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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M783 FMR is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M783 FMR, 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 M783 FMR registered?

M783 FMR is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 1995.

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