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M442 TMF

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

69,024 mi
Last recorded69,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 TMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 69,024 miles

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

Underside as general corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2026 69,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside as general corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 67,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,573 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 65,537 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2015 65,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near rear valence backing corroded

wipers do not self park

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,037 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 64,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,747 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,399 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 60,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,867 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,312 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

throttle sticking

Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,528 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 54,528 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,608 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 51,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to o/s/f a panel advise should be repaired.

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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M442 TMF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 M442 TMF, 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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M442 TMF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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