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M126 XKB

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,646 mi
Last recorded33,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 XKB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 33,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 33,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 33,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,434 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,299 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 31,299 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,164 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 31,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 30,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,853 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 29,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,368 miles

corrosion to offside front floor

slight play from front balljoints

Fail 22 Jul 2009 28,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to offside front floor

slight play from front balljoints

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 26,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,602 miles

slight play from front balljoints

Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,224 miles

Slight play in ball joints.

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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M126 XKB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M126 XKB, 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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M126 XKB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M126 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M126 XKB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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