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M281 TUM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,298 mi
Last recorded25,298 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 TUM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 25,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 25,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 25,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 25,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 25,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,771 miles

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,730 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 24,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR TYRE GOING DOWN.

OSF TYRE GOING DOWN.

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

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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M281 TUM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M281 TUM, 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 M281 TUM registered?

M281 TUM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M281 TUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 TUM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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