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M235 OTM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,782 mi
Last recorded62,782 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 OTM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 62,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,547 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,274 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 62,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,061 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,870 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,992 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 60,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,922 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 60,284 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 5 May 2010 60,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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M235 OTM 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 62.5%.

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 M235 OTM, 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 M235 OTM registered?

M235 OTM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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