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M837 PJW

1995 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,278 mi
Last recorded74,278 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 PJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 74,278 miles

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

front floors starting to corrode

heavy underseal covering under vehicle

o/s/f floor/sill starting to corrode

wiper parking fault (intermittent)

Fail 20 Feb 2026 74,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

front floors starting to corrode

heavy underseal covering under vehicle

o/s/f floor/sill starting to corrode

wiper parking fault (intermittent)

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,065 miles

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

heavy covering of underseal covering numerous testable items

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

o/s/f floor/sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,751 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 73,578 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f sill/floor corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,258 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,107 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,562 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

underseal covering under vehicle and suspension components

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,559 miles

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

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

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

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

underseal covering under vehicle and suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,905 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near filter ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,162 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near filter ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front o/s lower area corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres 3mm and wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,505 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,505 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,381 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,952 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 59,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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M837 PJW is a 1995 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M837 PJW, 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 M837 PJW registered?

M837 PJW is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M837 PJW safe to buy?

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