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M22 TPB

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,640 mi
Last recorded53,640 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 TPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 53,640 miles

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

Parking brake has very little reserve travel and may need adjustment or repair

Fail 14 May 2026 53,624 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing obscured (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,741 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 52,735 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability outer fixing plate loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer, insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,416 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 51,880 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Tie rod lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Tie rod lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Battery cable fouling boot floor

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front to rear steel brake pipe fouling battery cable

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaitor fouling fuel pipes

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe rear mount, valance closing panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,275 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,268 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,828 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 39,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 35,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,848 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,168 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,573 miles

1.rear sub/frame corroded.2.b/s sills badly corroding.3.both front tie rod bushes badly worn.4.movement in o/s/f ball joints

both front tyres bald inner tread

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,249 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,740 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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M22 TPB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M22 TPB, 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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M22 TPB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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