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M588 SCK

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

30,428 mi
Last recorded30,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 SCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 30,428 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 30,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,205 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 30,170 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,028 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 30,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle corroded on o/s/f wing

Fail 6 Sep 2016 29,994 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion A panel. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,181 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,427 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 27,421 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,753 miles

All Four tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

Front Valance Corroded

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 26,738 miles

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

Front Valance Corroded

All Four tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 26,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All Four Tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

Front Valance Corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,895 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ON CAR PERISHED IN SIDEWALLS.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,097 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,040 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r swing arm slightly siezed

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,171 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 24,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2008 23,296 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,539 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 22,539 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 22,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 21,701 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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M588 SCK is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 M588 SCK, 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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M588 SCK is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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