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M212 RNY

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,962 mi
Last recorded25,962 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 RNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 25,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 25,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 25,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 25,893 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 25,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 25,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 24,899 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint needs greasing

Offside Front top ball joint needs greasing

washers need attension

Pass 3 May 2018 24,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,035 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 24,028 miles

Centre engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,868 miles

gearbox stabalizer bolt missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 19,682 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 19,023 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 May 2007 18,540 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light unbalance and distortion to front brake discs

slight free play to both front lower suspension ball joints

slight free play to both front wheels

Pass 4 May 2006 17,857 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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M212 RNY 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 77.8%.

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 M212 RNY, 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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M212 RNY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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