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M535 RBM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,126 mi
Last recorded71,126 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 RBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 71,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 70,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 70,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 69,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 69,508 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,230 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,034 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,814 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 66,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,774 miles

3 x spot lights inop

exstra plates on rear subframe not seem welded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 60,774 miles

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

3 x spot lights inop

exstra plates on rear subframe not seem welded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,723 miles

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

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

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

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

genral rust in off sid and near side sills front and rear subframes

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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M535 RBM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M535 RBM, 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 M535 RBM registered?

M535 RBM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M535 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M535 RBM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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