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M585 VCT

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

23,236 mi
Last recorded23,236 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 VCT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,236 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 23,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 23,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 22,168 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 22,147 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 19,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 18,722 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake cables covered in grease

Fail 14 Sep 2022 18,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake cables covered in grease

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,221 miles

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)

Offside outter cill corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,226 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside tread.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 16,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inside tread.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,471 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 15,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,031 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 15,031 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,532 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 13,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,500 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 11,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,583 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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M585 VCT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCT, 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 M585 VCT registered?

M585 VCT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M585 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M585 VCT shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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