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M387 UOO

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,869 mi
Last recorded9,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM387 UOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 9,869 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 9,868 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 9,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 9,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 9,850 miles

Nearside Rear floor pan slightly corroded

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification trailing arm pin loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak gearbox

Spare tyre defective

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 24 Mar 2018 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot and parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Mar 2017 60,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,315 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner arch and both outer sills corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2006 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leaking

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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M387 UOO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M387 UOO, 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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M387 UOO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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