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M58 JJT

1994 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,402 mi
Last recorded79,402 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM58 JJT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 79,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2023 78,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,550 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,545 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable fowling in brake union (1.1.15 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 30 Mar 2013 76,687 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front tyres worn outer edges slightly.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,275 miles

rear tyres worn on edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn outer edges slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill s rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,562 miles

slight play os & ns front top & bottom ball joints.outer sills corroded.oil leak.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,496 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front floor damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,496 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front floor damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2007 345,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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M58 JJT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M58 JJT, 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 M58 JJT registered?

M58 JJT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M58 JJT safe to buy?

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