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M370 NKM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,172 mi
Last recorded79,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM370 NKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,734 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 77,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,161 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,326 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 76,324 miles

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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,487 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,716 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,423 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 70,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,180 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,156 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,819 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 64,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,536 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 59,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 59,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 51,999 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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M370 NKM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M370 NKM, 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 M370 NKM registered?

M370 NKM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M370 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M370 NKM shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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