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M601 MOV

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,856 mi
Last recorded24,856 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 MOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 24,856 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor/inner sill joint area - near to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at wheel cylinder area - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas of body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 24,849 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill join to front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (lumpy with suspected corrosion underneath) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens loose but does not affect beam pattern

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 24,843 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper engine stabilizer mount/bush - worn/play

Pass 19 Dec 2022 24,836 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 24,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm pivot pin/bush - worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 24,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe - corroded at rear of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top/bottom ball joints play in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 24,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm swivel pin excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe - corroded at rear of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top/bottom ball joints play in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,680 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 23,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 22,488 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,450 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 22,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,039 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 22,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,632 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 20,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,619 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 20,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 20,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,398 miles

n/s rear radius arm bearing noisey

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,035 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M601 MOV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M601 MOV, 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 M601 MOV registered?

M601 MOV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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