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M386 VDO

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,404 mi
Last recorded11,404 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 VDO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 11,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 10,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 10,272 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 10,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 8,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 7,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 7,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 5,659 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 5,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,939 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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M386 VDO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M386 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.

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What year was M386 VDO registered?

M386 VDO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M386 VDO safe to buy?

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