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M123 SCW

1994 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,249 mi
Last recorded39,249 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 SCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,087 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,702 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 38,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 35,961 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,326 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,486 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 28,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 27,123 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,993 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,627 miles

Nearside front tyre cut not deep to cord or ply

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,496 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 14,473 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,672 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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M123 SCW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 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 M123 SCW, 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 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M123 SCW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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