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M962 GNS

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,486 mi
Last recorded54,486 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM962 GNS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 54,486 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 54,486 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting, lower edge of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 52,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,049 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,274 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 49,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,059 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 44,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,150 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 39,972 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2016 39,940 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. tilt lock not locking (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both not tested (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. tilt lock not locking (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills and patches not welded to spec. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing at top s/abs .mtg --filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot plate not welded to specification . and filler ?? (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill and patches not welded to spec. (2.4.A.3)

Front sub-frame mtg. bolts plain nuts and washers??

Front suspension components plain nuts and washers??

Nearside Upper gutter split

engine rev. counter inaccurate---reads twice engine speed

water in engine oil--emulsified

wheel arches do not cover wide tyres

Pass 17 May 2013 66,212 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

car only just met emission requirments after several tests + adjustments co %

Fail 11 May 2013 66,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

car only just met emission requirments after several tests + adjustments co %

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

car only just met emission requirments after several tests + adjustments co%

Pass 30 May 2009 58,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 58,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear pannel rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,128 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,639 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 54,639 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 29,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M962 GNS is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M962 GNS, 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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M962 GNS is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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