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M224 NKJ

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,302 mi
Last recorded16,302 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 NKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 16,119 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 15,466 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 15,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 14,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,922 miles

Advise corrosion to both outersills/door shuts

Fail 13 May 2016 14,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

items moved from drivers view of the road before testing

o/s/f and n/s/f sills excess corrosion but not a prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,488 miles

Advise all four tyres starting to deteriorate

Advise corrosion to both outersills

Pass 25 May 2012 14,370 miles

Advise rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2011 14,173 miles

Advise slight corrosion to outersills

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,501 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 13,501 miles

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

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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M224 NKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M224 NKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M224 NKJ registered?

M224 NKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M224 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M224 NKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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