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M971 BTU

1995 Asia Rocsta

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,563 mi
Last recorded119,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Asia Rocsta54,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 BTU
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2026 119,562 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing bush missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 117,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 117,060 miles

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 3 Aug 2019 116,237 miles

heavily undersealed

travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Apr 2018 116,200 miles

long travel on handbrake

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,888 miles

slight brake bind from both front brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,867 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 72,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,801 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Wiring loom insecure behind engine

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,699 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,857 miles

Engine oil temp zero reading

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,857 miles

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

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

Engine oil temp zero reading

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,678 miles

Nearside rear halfshaft seal slightly wet

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 49,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear halfshaft seal slightly wet

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,686 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,426 miles

corrosion over chassis and suspension componants

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,220 miles

How Reliable is the Asia Rocsta?

Based on 2,449 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,244
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 167
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
parking brake recording little or no effort 114
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
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M971 BTU is a 1995 Asia Rocsta in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Asia Rocsta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Asia Rocsta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M971 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Asia Rocsta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Asia Rocsta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M971 BTU registered?

M971 BTU is a 1995 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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