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M50 JRT

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,912 mi
Last recorded51,912 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 JRT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 51,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section damaged and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 51,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section damaged and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Lines cleared through to rectify (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 51,627 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded and bushes perished

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished and have a slight reduced damping effect

corrosion to bulk head area

corrosion to offside inner boot floor area

flexi section of exhaust system deteriorated

frontward lower engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

nearside front and offside front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front and offside front upper suspension arm ball joints covered in grease

slight play in nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Sep 2022 51,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded and bushes perished

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished and have a slight reduced damping effect

corrosion to bulk head area

corrosion to offside inner boot floor area

flexi section of exhaust system deteriorated

frontward lower engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

nearside front and offside front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front and offside front upper suspension arm ball joints covered in grease

slight play in nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2021 50,975 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front slightly loose

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front slightly loose

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 50,203 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has several previous repairs and has been undersealed

various suspension and underbody components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 May 2019 49,825 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system partially corroded and front flexi section deteriorated

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some minor surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Underside undersealed

boot floor starting to corrode

Fail 20 May 2019 49,825 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system partially corroded and front flexi section deteriorated

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some minor surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Underside undersealed

boot floor starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2018 49,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiper blade has a small split

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

Oil leak various minor ()

exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle underside has some minor corrosion

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 16 May 2017 48,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,423 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

under side, sillsand rear subframe has had welding repairs and been under sealed

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,147 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 44,988 miles

front panal rusted

nearside bulkhead rusted

offside front wing rusted and holed

Fail 8 May 2014 44,982 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

front panal rusted

nearside bulkhead rusted

offside front wing rusted and holed

Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,972 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bulkhead rusted on nearside

front panal rusted and weakened

idle speed high due to loose manifold

offside front wing rusted and holed

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,486 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,673 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,662 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,325 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine idle speed varies

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front floor pan badly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake efficiency low

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear lower valence and supports corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,466 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front floor pan badly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear lower valence and supports corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,630 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,208 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 32,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,276 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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M50 JRT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M50 JRT, 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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M50 JRT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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