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M178 TYD

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 TYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,595 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,214 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 86,214 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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight tick over to high

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,918 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point Corrosion

Offside Front Jacking point corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,195 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,892 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 84,892 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Frayed at rear axle pivot point (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,312 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 84,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,667 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/tail box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,880 miles

rear valance holed not with in

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,768 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,114 miles

both rear tyres tread wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/r boot floor starting to get rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,547 miles

o/s/r boot floor starting to get rusty

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 77,899 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,053 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 77,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,285 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 76,285 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 75,305 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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M178 TYD is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M178 TYD, 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 M178 TYD registered?

M178 TYD is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 1994.

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