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M49 NBL

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,976 mi
Last recorded43,976 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 NBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 43,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 43,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 43,394 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 43,392 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,055 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 43,055 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,972 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 42,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

electric cooling fan faulty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,619 miles

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

electric cooling fan broken

Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,618 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

electric cooling fan broken

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,533 miles

FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED N/S & O/S

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,249 miles

FRONT FLOOR MARKED

Fail 26 Jul 2016 42,249 miles

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

FRONT FLOOR MARKED

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,684 miles

o/s/f floor pan slightly corroded

very slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,272 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,453 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)

slight corrosion to o/s iner wheel arch/rear panel

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,441 miles

Oil leak

nearside sill appears that it may not be welded correctly?

Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,135 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,474 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped and worn slightly on the inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,671 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
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M49 NBL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M49 NBL, 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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What year was M49 NBL registered?

M49 NBL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1994.

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