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M371 BLP

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,420 mi
Last recorded42,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 BLP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 42,420 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter - perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,830 miles

all four tyres perished/cracking - over 10yr old

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2024 41,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 39,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 39,184 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 36,247 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 36,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,526 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,085 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M371 BLP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M371 BLP, 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 M371 BLP registered?

M371 BLP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M371 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M371 BLP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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