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M581 NOA

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 92,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,359 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pear drop mount rubber bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 92,332 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,295 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills to floor and both front floors , also o/s/rear valance/panel (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

service brake 51% and parking brake 16%

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,896 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sill to floor and near side front floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 91,888 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sill to floor and near side front floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

emissions tested to lower default standards

rear subframe and both door sills show corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,952 miles

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

oil leaks o/s driveshaft / rear crank clutch end /gear lever

Fail 2 Aug 2012 81,949 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

oil leaks o/s driveshaft / rear crank clutch end /gear lever

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,990 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air intake hose insecure under n/s front wheel arch

engine stibilizer bar bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,618 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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M581 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M581 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M581 NOA registered?

M581 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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