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M547 YRP

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,176 mi
Last recorded80,176 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 YRP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,635 miles

offside rear panel support corroded and holed but not affecting structure

washers are working but not very well

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,547 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,965 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 76,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 76,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 76,330 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure side repeater wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,128 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,100 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)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both valance mounts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

All tyres perishing, not exposing cords

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,980 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 72,979 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,007 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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M547 YRP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M547 YRP, 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 M547 YRP registered?

M547 YRP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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