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M204 TMF

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 TMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,661 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 75,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,541 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,374 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,306 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 59,102 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 59,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,791 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,598 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,598 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 57,392 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,632 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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M204 TMF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M204 TMF, 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 M204 TMF registered?

M204 TMF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M204 TMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M204 TMF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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