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M961 MJT

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,628 mi
Last recorded44,628 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 MJT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 44,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 43,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 43,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,072 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 43,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wire on servo resovior broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,010 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 43,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,040 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,260 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,950 miles

corrosion to nearside front outersill.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 39,932 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp main beam telltale not working.

slight play in nearside front top swivel joint.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 37,855 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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M961 MJT is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M961 MJT, 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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M961 MJT is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 July 1995.

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