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M135 VTW

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,013 mi
Last recorded30,013 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 VTW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 30,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,795 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 29,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 27,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 27,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,276 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 26,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 24,646 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,069 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,508 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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M135 VTW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M135 VTW, 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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What year was M135 VTW registered?

M135 VTW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M135 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M135 VTW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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