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M128 MOV

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,757 mi
Last recorded69,757 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 MOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 69,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,050 miles

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

front subframe mounts slightly worn. nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside outer sill becoming poor

rear lamps faded. offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints. slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate loose

front subframe mounts slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside outer sill becoming poor

rear lamps faded

slight play in offside front bottom and nearside front top ball joints

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

front sub frame mounts slightly worn o/s & n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,378 miles

rack gaitors perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 49,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,774 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,317 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f front subframe (tear drop)mountings starting to split

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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M128 MOV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M128 MOV, 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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M128 MOV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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