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M405 UOO

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 UOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,204 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seals effectively

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,978 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seals effectively

Fail 9 Jul 2024 78,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seals effectively

Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,723 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seals effectively

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 78,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seals effectively

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,337 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seals effectively

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 78,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Likely due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seal effectively

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 78,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Likely due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Weak, intermittent sound (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still seal effectively

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Pass 21 May 2020 76,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,447 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,631 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 71,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear trailing arm tight on bearings

Nearside headlamp image and output poor

Offside headlamp image and output poor

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,696 miles

4 spot lights permanently wired to main beam

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

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured faded (1.1.A.3e)

headlight aims not checked

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,696 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

4 spot lights permanently wired to main beam

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

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured faded (1.1.A.3e)

headlight aims not checked

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge but tread not cut as deep

offside front upper suspension arm inner ball joint dust not secured but still preventing ingress of dirt at time of test

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

surface corrosion to brake servo

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,811 miles

both headlamps poor image and low output

Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps poor image and low output

Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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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M405 UOO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M405 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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M405 UOO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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