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M24 OBS

1994 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

21,463 mi
Last recorded21,463 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 OBS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,463 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 21,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 19,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 13,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,965 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 12,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 41,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 90,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bootfloor corroded

offside front kickstep corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 88,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Aug 2009 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,752 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,751 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

underside of boot floor rustiong

Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,545 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front o/s lower panel bush split

underside of boot floor rusting

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,327 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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M24 OBS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M24 OBS, 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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M24 OBS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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