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M534 NKJ

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,180 mi
Last recorded70,180 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM534 NKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 70,180 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 70,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,970 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 68,967 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,503 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,434 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 62,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,557 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,557 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,201 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 57,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 54,076 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 54,067 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak

shockers weak

Pass 6 May 2009 53,080 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,042 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 53,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,284 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 48,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber starting to split

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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M534 NKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M534 NKJ, 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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M534 NKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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