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M585 NOA

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,989 mi
Last recorded33,989 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 33,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 32,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 32,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 32,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 31,790 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear sub frame + front inner wheel arches

exhaust leak rear silencer

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit + heavily perished

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear tyres heavily perished

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear sub frame + front inner wheel arches

exhaust leak rear silencer

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit + heavily perished

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,350 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear sub frame + front inner wheel arches

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge + close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2017 31,350 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear sub frame + front inner wheel arches

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge + close to limit

Pass 13 May 2016 30,688 miles

both front shockers leaking

both rear tyres heavily perished

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear sub frame

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 20 May 2015 30,006 miles

both front shockers damp

both rear tyres heavily perished + nearly through to inner cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear sub frame

heavy knocking from steering column + rack

n/s handbrake reading poor

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit + heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,401 miles

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f outer sill

corrosion o/s/f outer sill not in a prescribed area

front brake pads quite thin

n/s/f outer c.v. boot perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s handbrake reading poor

Pass 21 May 2012 27,968 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both steering rack boots heavily perished

engine oil leak

n/s handbrake reading very poor

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion not through all skins front outer sills

heavy engine oil leak

n/s handbrake reading very poor

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 21 May 2010 26,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,937 miles

corrosion not through all skins front outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,445 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake reading poor

play in top column mount

slight exhaust leak rear section

Pass 26 May 2006 23,742 miles

corrosion not through all skins front outer sills

exhaust corroding + slight leak rear section

footbrake efficiency 52%

front brake pads thin

handbrake efficiency 17%

n/s/r hand + footbrake readings very poor

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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M585 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M585 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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M585 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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