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M125 TYB

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,082 mi
Last recorded46,082 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 TYB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 46,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 45,884 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

offside steering rack gaiter perished/cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2019 45,564 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,044 miles

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

outer sills/floor sections corroded slightly both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,787 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 44,787 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,316 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,316 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,675 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,675 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,549 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,866 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 40,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,261 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,260 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,384 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,273 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,775 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,884 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M125 TYB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M125 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M125 TYB registered?

M125 TYB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M125 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M125 TYB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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