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M152 BGK

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,706 mi
Last recorded77,706 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 BGK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,706 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,559 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 71,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,890 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,112 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,112 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,992 miles

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

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

off side w arche body has sligh corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,936 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,965 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 45,964 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M152 BGK is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M152 BGK, 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 M152 BGK registered?

M152 BGK is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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