CarVerify

Free Car Check

M417 VJL

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,052 mi
Last recorded31,052 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 VJL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 31,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 30,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 29,757 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,572 miles

interior stripped out

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wing rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,698 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to front wings

surface rust to outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion forming in both outer sills

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,004 miles

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

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

slight dampness around rear back plates (suspect wheel cylinders)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,102 miles

hazard light switch temperamental

rear fog lamp switch temperamental

slight play to front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hazard light switch temperamental

rear fog lamp switch temperamental

slight play to front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,092 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,649 miles

outer sills starting to rust

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,874 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 20,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front indicator lenses discoloured

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,986 miles

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

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

top+bottom ball joints req greasing slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,722 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M417 VJL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M417 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M417 VJL?

You can check the full history of M417 VJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M417 VJL registered?

M417 VJL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M417 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M417 VJL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M417 VJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M417 VJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.