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M51 JOM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,455 mi
Last recorded80,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 JOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 80,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 79,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 77,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,935 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair efficiency only 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 73,912 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair efficiency only 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,180 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,031 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,332 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,800 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,766 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 54,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both body sills heavely corroded, on limit

emissions on limit

front number plate insecure

minor exhaust blows

play in nearside top and bottom suspension ball joints and offside top ball joint.

rear seat base not clipped in

scuttle pannel, a pannels, wings and rear sub frame corrosion requires monitoring closely

Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,943 miles

both body sills heavely corroded, on limit

emissions on limit

front number plate insecure

minor exhaust blows

play in nearside top and bottom suspension ball joints and offside top ball joint.

rear seat base not clipped in

scuttle pannel, a pannels, wings and rear sub frame corrosion requires monitoring closely

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,872 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 50,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M51 JOM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M51 JOM, 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 M51 JOM registered?

M51 JOM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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