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M233 TMS

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

47,289 mi
Last recorded47,289 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 TMS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 47,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top arm knuckle joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front corner not welded at all at front subframe mounting. Held by a screw which has broken. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear corner box section excessively corroded at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear corner box section excessively corroded at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corrosion and filler evident (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight bush wear evident (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corrosion and filler evident (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints have slight play but can be adjusted. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of both sill to bulkhead areas showing signs of corrosion under finishing materials (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear evident in outer rear arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 47,260 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints have slight play but can be adjusted. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of both sill to bulkhead areas showing signs of corrosion under finishing materials (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear evident in outer rear arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation switch not working correctly initially due to lack of use, ok now (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2023 43,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 43,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 43,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,888 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front floor becoming corroded

o/s front tyre at legal limits wearing on inside edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,401 miles

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

general structure surface corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,398 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

general structure surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill & body (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,264 miles

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

floor panels surface corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 42,264 miles

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

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

floor panels surface corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 42,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front bumpstop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumpstop missing

floor panels surface corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 41,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

handbrake cables rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bothside front head lamp aim pattern/not very

passenger side jet washer partialy bloocked.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 31,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 30,361 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 30,361 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,651 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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M233 TMS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M233 TMS, 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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M233 TMS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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