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M462 WOW

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

28,984 mi
Last recorded28,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM462 WOW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,984 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2024 28,699 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2023 28,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2022 28,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2022 28,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2021 27,989 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 27,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 27,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 26,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,492 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 26,492 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,527 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 25,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 25,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2011 24,141 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 24,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 23,343 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 23,341 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,226 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 22,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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M462 WOW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M462 WOW, 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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M462 WOW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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