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M388 UMH

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,125 mi
Last recorded62,125 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 UMH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,459 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 60,451 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 58,710 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 58,330 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,032 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,441 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 55,544 miles

slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,809 miles

front pads lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

front pads lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,468 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,642 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside outer sill corroded/holed

Fail 15 Oct 2008 49,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside outer sill corroded/holed

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,977 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel pipe at filter rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,495 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 45,489 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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M388 UMH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M388 UMH, 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 M388 UMH registered?

M388 UMH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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