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M447 TMF

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 TMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026
Pass 29 Jan 2025 3,608 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 3,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 2,991 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 2,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 1,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 89 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,313 miles

Offside Front Upper inner wing holed

Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper inner wing holed

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,210 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 88,057 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,940 miles

Center silencer rattling internal

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 84,830 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Center silencer rattling internal

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,419 miles

Rear engine support mounting rubber slightly split

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear engine support mounting rubber slightly split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,597 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,170 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,170 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,432 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M447 TMF is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M447 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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M447 TMF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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