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M282 VDO

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 VDO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 84,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2023 84,378 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 84,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

battery clamp incorrect

play in steering column

radiator top mount loose

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,464 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop cracked

Rear battery clamp incorrectly secured

slight up/down movement of the steering column

Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop cracked

Rear battery clamp incorrectly secured

slight up/down movement of the steering column

Pass 15 Jun 2019 83,338 miles

Central exhaust joint blowing

Front exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,093 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,088 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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M282 VDO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M282 VDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M282 VDO registered?

M282 VDO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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