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M542 NOA

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 70,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under body coated in underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,991 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

floor coated in underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2023 69,988 miles

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

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

floor covered in under seal

Fail 27 Jun 2023 69,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

floor covered in under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,947 miles

underbody corrosion

underseal applied underbody front to rear

Fail 29 Jun 2022 69,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

underseal applied underbody front to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,503 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,178 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,937 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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M542 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M542 NOA, 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 M542 NOA registered?

M542 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1994.

Is M542 NOA safe to buy?

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