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M978 CLH

1995 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,132 mi
Last recorded9,132 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 CLH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 9,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 9,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 8,773 miles

Complete vehicle underbody waxoiled

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 8,773 miles

Complete vehicle underbody waxoiled

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 7,532 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 7,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 6,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 6,427 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 5,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 3,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 1,645 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,686 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 14,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine earth cable in secure

exhaust rubbing on gearchange

front bottom engine stablizer loose

nearside rear radius arm has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2012 92,959 miles

both front upper dust covers damaged

corrosion to both front and rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to both outer sills

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to boot floor

heavy corrosion to front floor pans

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 92,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to all floor pan's

corrosion to both rear & front inner wheel arche's

heavy corosion to nearside & offside front bulkhead's /front floor's

heavy corrosion to boot floor

nearside & offside front upper suspion dust cover's damaged

rear sub frame corrided

Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,502 miles

nearside front floorpan corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2011 86,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front floorpan corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,701 miles

excessice corrosion on nearside inner seal.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 82,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,936 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 72,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 67,898 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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M978 CLH is a 1995 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M978 CLH, 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 M978 CLH registered?

M978 CLH is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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