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M227 SNU

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,874 mi
Last recorded44,874 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 SNU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,874 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 44,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 43,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,293 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

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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M227 SNU is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M227 SNU, 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 M227 SNU registered?

M227 SNU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is M227 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M227 SNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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